Otford, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Otford, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Otford are administered by Sevenoaks District Council. View the full Sevenoaks District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Otford
Otford is a charming village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, situated along the picturesque River Darent, just 3 miles north of Sevenoaks. The village is home to four churches, including the Anglican Church of St Bartholomew, and offers a vibrant community atmosphere with pubs, cafes, and shops near the village pond. Additionally, Otford boasts three educational institutions: Otford Primary School, St Michael's Prep School, and Russell House, making it an appealing location for families and prospective residents considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 3,551 (2021)
District: Sevenoaks
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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 008C
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Otford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Otford.
- 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 Otford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Otford.
- - 53 Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 6 (Archaeological field evaluation works) of 24/03364/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 53 Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 4 (foul water drainage and surface water drainage systems) of 24/03364/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 53 Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 5 (Construction Management Plan) of 24/03364/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 53 Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 13 (details of ecological enhancements) of 24/03364/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 53 Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 8 (details of the hard and soft landscaping) of 24/03364/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Heriots Croft Twitton Lane Otford Kent TN14 5JS
Amendment to 25/01640/HOUSE to increase hardstanding for the parking area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Heriots Croft Twitton Lane Otford Kent TN14 5JS
Creation of vehicular access and 2 additional off-street parking spaces with hardscaping and associated landscaping. Installation of an electric vehicle charging point.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Frog Farm Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 9 (Curtilage Enclosure Details) of 18/01630/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 55 Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 4 (hard and soft landscaping) of 24/03311/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 55 Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 3 (external materials) of 24/03311/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Frog Farm Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 7 (hard and soft landscaping) of 18/01630/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Frog Farm Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 11 (electrical vehicle charging point) of 18/01630/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Frog Farm Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 9 (means of enclosure forming the curtilage) of 18/01630/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Frog Farm Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JQ
Details pursuant to condition 5 (bat sensitive lighting plan) of 18/01630/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Sinnet House Twitton Lane Otford Kent TN14 5JS
Demolition of existing single storey side glass house and oil storage shed and the construction of a detached open garage, storeroom and garden room. Extension of driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 3 Wickham Field Pilgrims Way West Otford Kent TN14 5JJ
Amendment to 23/02094/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Sinnet House Twitton Lane Otford Kent TN14 5JS
Demolition of existing single storey side glass house and oil storage shed, garden shed and mobile cabin. Construction of a detached open garage, storeroom and garden room.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 26 Telston Lane Otford Kent TN14 5JX
Single storey rear extension with roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Otford in Kent
Otford is a charming village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, situated along the picturesque River Darent, just 3 miles north of Sevenoaks. The village is home to four churches, including the Anglican Church of St Bartholomew, and offers a vibrant community atmosphere with pubs, cafes, and shops near the village pond. Additionally, Otford boasts three educational institutions: Otford Primary School, St Michael's Prep School, and Russell House, making it an appealing location for families and prospective residents considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,551 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Property prices in Otford show an average sale price of £821,490, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Otford 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 Otford includes 13 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, Otford 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 Otford
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Otford. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Otford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Otford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Otford were discharge of conditions (20), full planning applications (4), tree works (3).
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