Longfield Hill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longfield Hill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longfield Hill are administered by Sevenoaks District Council. View the full Sevenoaks District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £533,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longfield Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longfield Hill.
- 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 Longfield Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
438 planning applications found near Longfield Hill.
- - Tulip Cottage 22 Poplars Close Longfield Kent DA3 7LP
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/00758/FUL - Tulip Cottage 22 Poplars Close Longfield Kent DA3 7LP
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/00698/VCON - 3 Fairlight Cross Longfield Kent DA3 7JD
Demolition of existing garage and erection of detached garage and single storey rear extension to main house (variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission DA/25/00328/FUL in res
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 76 Fawkham Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HE
Demolition of conservatory ground floor family room and erection of a single storey rear infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 3 Fairlight Cross Longfield Kent DA3 7JD
Demolition of existing garage and erection of detached garage and single storey rear extension to main house (variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission DA/25/00328/FUL in res
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/00694/FUL - 76 Fawkham Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HE
Demolition of conservatory ground floor family room and erection of a single storey rear infill extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 26 Pincroft Wood Longfield Kent DA3 7HB
Alterations to the ground and first floor fenestration, and relocation of the main entrance from the side to the front of the existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 20260601 - Land On East Side Of Nurstead Avenue Longfield Dartford Kent DA3 7HG
Dartford Borough Council Consultation 26/00625/TDA - Application of determination pursuant to Schedule 2 Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 a
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Land On East Side Of Nurstead Avenue Longfield Dartford Kent DA3 7HG
Dartford Borough Council Consultation 26/00625/TDA - Application of determination pursuant to Schedule 2 Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 a
Status: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Telecommunications Base Station Land East Side Of Nurstead Avenue Longfield DA3 7HG
Application of determination pursuant to Schedule 2 Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as to whether prior approval is required for the remov
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Woodfield 8 Festival Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a detached outbuilding for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse, comprising games room/office space and a
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 20260507 - Nurstead Hall Nurstead Lane Longfield Hill Longfield Gravesend Kent DA3 7AN
Application for the approval of condition 3 (External Facing Materials) attached to planning reference number 20251215.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Nurstead Hall Nurstead Lane Longfield Hill Longfield Gravesend Kent DA3 7AN
Application for the approval of condition 3 (External Facing Materials) attached to planning reference number 20251215.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - The Paddock Nurstead Avenue Longfield Kent
Submission of details relating to boundary treatments pursuant to Condition 2 of planning permission DA/25/00755/FUL for the change of use of land to equestrian and the erection of a stables building
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 8 Fawkham Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HF
Application for T1- Hornbeam, reduce by 2-3m to suitable growth points; T2- Ash, reduce by 2-3m to suitable growth points; T3- Sycamore, reduce by 2-3m to suitable growth points; T4- Cherry, reduce by
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 12 Fawkham Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HF
Application for T1. Ash - Remove 1 stem to source that overhangs towards 9 The Hollies, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.7 1988
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 9 The Hollies Longfield Kent DA3 7HU
Application for T1. Hornbeam - Pollard leaving at 5m and T2. Hornbeam - Pollard leaving at 5m, subject to Tree Preservation Orders No.6 1973, No.7 1988 and No.12 1995
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 20 Pincroft Wood Longfield Kent DA3 7HB
Application for T5 Maple tree - Reduce and reshape to a more compact canopy; Reduce in height and radial spread by 1.5 metres from 14 metres to 12.5 metres; Pollarding tree, subject to Tree Preservati
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 26/00489/LDC - Cleveland Court Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7AG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a single-storey outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-04-29 - - Cleveland Court Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7AG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a single-storey outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-04-29
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A brief summary of Longfield Hill in Kent
Longfield Hill is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Longfield Hill show an average sale price of £533,850, 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 Longfield Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Longfield Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Longfield Hill includes 16 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Longfield Hill 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 Longfield Hill
In the last 24 months, 158 planning applications were submitted near Longfield Hill. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Longfield Hill.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Longfield Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Longfield Hill were full planning applications (52), tree works (51), discharge of conditions (18). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 16 medium-scale applications, 132 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
135 planning appeals were lodged, of which 38 were allowed and 95 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 92 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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