Ightham Common, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ightham Common, Kent.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ightham Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ightham Common.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ightham Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Ightham Common.
- - Little Holt Copt Hall Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DU
Relocated entrance gates and brick/ragstone walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - High Dapple Copt Hall Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DT
T1 (Applicants ref.)- Silver Birch A -Reduce tree crown in line with line on photo dated 23.1.26, Height from 20.5m to 15m and Reshape remaining branches. T3 (Applicants ref.)- Silver Birch C- Reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land At Nutfields Ightham Sevenoaks Kent
Trees are on a strip of land managed by Gateway management company belonging to the Nutfields Estate G1 (Applicants ref.) Sycamore Saplings x5 - Dismantle to near ground level and treat stumps to help
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - HAWKWOOD, COMMON ROAD, IGHTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9AY
Non Material Amendment to planning application TM/22/02611/FL to remove side facing ground floor windows and addition of parapet wall along flank wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - LITTLE KNOLL, COMMON ROAD, IGHTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9DY
Remodelling of existing roof, alterations to fenestration, two storey extension and proposed detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 3, NUTFIELDS, IGHTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9EA
G1 (Applicants ref) Prunus, Hawthorn & Beech saplings - Reduce height to approximately 4-5ft. G2(Applicants ref) 4x Oaks - Crown lift suckers up to 3m. T3 (Applicants ref) Whitebeam Saplings - Fell to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - UPPER BROOMS, COMMON ROAD, IGHTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9ED
Outline Application: All matter reserved except for access (Erection of 1x detached dwelling (Self build))
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Upper Brooms, Common Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, TN15 9ED
Outline Application: All matter reserved except for access (Erection of 1x detached dwelling (Self build))
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - HIGH DAPPLE, COPT HALL ROAD, IGHTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9DT
1 x Silver Birch (applicant ref: T1 circled red on map) Reduce crown to level shown on photograph. Height from 20.5m to 15m and reshape remaining branches, and radius from 5m to 3m. Standing in Area A
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 9, NUTFIELDS, IGHTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9EA
1 x Goat Willow - Remove. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - TRELAWNY, SANDY LANE, Ivy Hatch, SEVENOAKS, TN15 0PB
1 x Dead Oak (T1 applicants plan and shown in applicants photo) - Remove. Standing in Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - HAWKWOOD, COMMON ROAD, IGHTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9AY
Non material amendment to planning permission TM/22/02611/FL for change of material to the garden room from oak frame to cavity wall construction, alterations to the window arrangements and reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-08-05
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A brief summary of Ightham Common in Kent
Ightham Common is a settlement located in Kent, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ightham Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ightham Common has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Oldbury, Ightham, Ivy Hatch, No data available for publication by HE, Fairlawne. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ightham Common includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common SSSI, Oldbury and Seal Chart SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ightham Common planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ightham Common
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Ightham Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ightham Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Ightham Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ightham Common were tree works (13), full planning applications (7), amendments (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.