Penshurst, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penshurst, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Penshurst
Penshurst is a historic village and civil parish nestled in a valley on the northern slopes of the Kentish Weald, situated at the confluence of the River Medway and the River Eden. Located within the Sevenoaks district of Kent, it offers a rich heritage and picturesque landscapes, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,692 (2021)
District: Sevenoaks
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penshurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penshurst.
- 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 Penshurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Penshurst.
- - Fir Tree House Penshurst Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8DB
Scots pine tree remove and replace further from road
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Coppers Fordcombe Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8DP
Non-material amendment to 23/03727/HOUSE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Limes 10 Latymers Penshurst Kent TN11 8DE
Various Work on Trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Petresfield Fordcombe Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8DL
T1: Oak with recent failures, limbs with hazard beams and broken areas removed. Hung up limbs cleared.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 6 Latymers Penshurst Kent TN11 8DE
Thuja - (T1) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Eden Cottage Fordcombe Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8DL
Details pursuant to condition 6 (method statement and specification of works for the demolition and rebuilding of the wall and samples and specification for the materials ) of 23/03067/LBCALT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Coppers Fordcombe Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8DP
Demolition of existing dwelling and detached garage, erection of a replacement dwelling and detached garage with associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Eden Cottage Fordcombe Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8DL
Details pursuant to condition 5 (roof specifications) of 23/03067/LBCALT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Eden Cottage Fordcombe Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8DL
Details pursuant to condition 4 (window and door details) of 23/03067/LBCALT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Coppers Fordcombe Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8DP
Construction of detached car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - Kintail Fordcombe Road Penshurst Tonbridge Kent TN11 8DP
Construction of new garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - The Village House High Street Penshurst Kent TN11 8BT
Details pursuant to condition 4 (external surface materials) of 22/02984/LBCALT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Penshurst in Kent
Penshurst is a historic village and civil parish nestled in a valley on the northern slopes of the Kentish Weald, situated at the confluence of the River Medway and the River Eden. Located within the Sevenoaks district of Kent, it offers a rich heritage and picturesque landscapes, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,692 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Property prices in Penshurst show an average sale price of £453,975, 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 Penshurst a particularly low-crime area.
Penshurst 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 Penshurst includes 14 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 Penshurst
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Penshurst. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Penshurst.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penshurst were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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