Ivy Hatch, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ivy Hatch, Kent.
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About Ivy Hatch
Ightham is a picturesque parish and village in Kent, located around four miles east of Sevenoaks and six miles north of Tonbridge. Within its boundaries lies the charming hamlet of Ivy Hatch, making the area a potential focus for planning applications related to rural development and community projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £821,490 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ivy Hatch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ivy Hatch.
- 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 Ivy Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ivy Hatch.
- - The Padwell Cottage Ismays Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0NX
Details of conditions 3 (External materials), 5 (Drainage Strategy), 6 (Biodiversity Plan), 8 (Lighting scheme), 9 (Landscaping and boundary treatments) and 10 (CMDP) submitted pursuant to planning pe
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - WALTERS, ISMAYS ROAD, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NX
Retrospective planning permission for Retaining walls, gate and planters
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Ivy Hatch in Kent
Ightham is a picturesque parish and village in Kent, located around four miles east of Sevenoaks and six miles north of Tonbridge. Within its boundaries lies the charming hamlet of Ivy Hatch, making the area a potential focus for planning applications related to rural development and community projects.
Property prices in Ivy Hatch show an average sale price of £821,490, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ivy Hatch a particularly low-crime area.
Ivy Hatch has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ightham Mote, 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 Ivy Hatch 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, Ivy Hatch 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 Ivy Hatch
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ivy Hatch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ivy Hatch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Ivy Hatch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ivy Hatch were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ightham Common planning applications
- Stone Street planning applications
- Bitchet Green planning applications
- Oldbury planning applications
- Shipbourne planning applications
- Styants Bottom planning applications
- Ightham planning applications
- Yopps Green planning applications
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.