Knole, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Knole, Somerset.

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About Knole

Knole, located in Somerset, is an impressive English country house and former archbishop's palace, now managed by the National Trust. Nestled within the expansive 1,000-acre Knole Park, it lies just southeast of Sevenoaks, Kent. As one of England's largest houses, covering four acres, Knole is a significant historical site that may influence planning applications in the surrounding area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £359,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Somerset
• Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
• LSOA: South Somerset 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Knole.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knole.

• 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 Knole based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Knole.

1. - Barns At Ciderpress Farm Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HY
   Discharge of Conditions No. 03(stonework), No. 04(materials), No. 05(windows and doors) and No. 06(eaves and rainwater goods) of Planning Application 22/01197/LBC
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-14
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2. - Old Stables Cottage Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HZ
   Proposed summer house
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-27
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3. - The Old Hay Barn Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HY
   The installation of 5.4 Kw solar system on South facing cottage roof
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Knole in Somerset

Knole, located in Somerset, is an impressive English country house and former archbishop's palace, now managed by the National Trust. Nestled within the expansive 1,000-acre Knole Park, it lies just southeast of Sevenoaks, Kent. As one of England's largest houses, covering four acres, Knole is a significant historical site that may influence planning applications in the surrounding area.

Property prices in Knole show an average sale price of £359,119, 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 Knole a particularly low-crime area.

Knole has one conservation area within its boundaries: Knole. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Knole 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 Knole

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Knole.

The most common application types near Knole were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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