Markbeech, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Markbeech, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Markbeech
Markbeech is a village situated in the civil parish of Hever within the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. Nestled on the northern ridges of the High Weald, it lies approximately nine miles (14 km) northwest of Tunbridge Wells, making it a picturesque location for planning applications in a rural setting.
District: Hever
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £547,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Markbeech.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Markbeech.
- 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 Markbeech based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Markbeech.
- - Jersey Cottage Buckhurst Mark Beech Kent TN8 5NS
G2 Hawthorn, Portuguese laurel Remove (fell) Hawthorn to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Roughitts Uckfield Lane Hever Kent TN8 7LR
Details pursuant to condition 10 (Ecological Enhancements) of 24/00070/FUL .
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Jersey Cottage Buckhurst Mark Beech Kent TN8 5NS
Apple tree - remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church Cow Lane Mark Beech Kent TN8 5NT
T1-Yew to be removed due to decline over the past few years, there is also fungus present at the base of the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Cow Lane Mark Beech Edenbridge Kent TN8 5NX
works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Lower Buckhurst Buckhurst Mark Beech Edenbridge Kent TN8 5NS
Demolition of existing garage. Demolition of existing chimney. Paving. Canopy. New dormer. New chimney. Landscaping. Reconfiguration of solar panels. Alterations to roof. Alterations to fenestration.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Markbeech in Kent
Markbeech is a village situated in the civil parish of Hever within the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. Nestled on the northern ridges of the High Weald, it lies approximately nine miles (14 km) northwest of Tunbridge Wells, making it a picturesque location for planning applications in a rural setting. It sits within the Hever district.
Property prices in Markbeech show an average sale price of £547,710, 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 Markbeech a particularly low-crime area.
Markbeech 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 Markbeech includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cowden Meadow SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Markbeech
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Markbeech. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Markbeech.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Markbeech slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Markbeech were discharge of conditions (14), tree works (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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