Plaxtol, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plaxtol, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Plaxtol
Plaxtol is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, England. Located approximately 5 miles north of Tonbridge and east of Sevenoaks, the parish had a population of 1,117 according to the 2011 Census. This charming village may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a picturesque rural setting.
Population: 1,134 (2021)
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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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 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plaxtol.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plaxtol.
- 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 Plaxtol based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Plaxtol.
- - Nut Tree Hall Grange Hill Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0RG
1 x Silver Birch in decline (ref. T.1 marked on sketch plan) located in field - fell to gound level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Northview The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QJ
T1 Norway Maple to be reduced by 2.5 meters back to previous reduction points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Yew Tree House The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QE
T1 - Yew - Crown reduce 20% (1.0m height and laterals 1.0m reduce all over).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Ken Francis Butchers School Lane Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QD
Proposed new front doors & glazing over, new bricks/tiling to front elevation,replacement windows,internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 Shields Cottages The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QW
1 x White Willow (T1 applicant reference) - Pollard to a height of 8ft. This tree has failed in various places, dropping lard stems on the adjacent seating area. Pollarding will allow for the tree to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - The Ingle School Lane Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QD
T1 (Applicants ref) Norway Spruce - Fell - replace with native species. T2 (Applicants ref) Yew - Fell - replace with native species. T3 (Applicants ref) Turkey oak - Pollard, reduce the crown by 4-5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Barn Rear Of 1 2 3 And 4 Betenson Cottages School Lane Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QD
Convert, extend and maintain the existing Old Wash House structure to create a 1 x bed habitable accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Mankash, Tree Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QA
1 x Sweet Chestnut (applicants ref. T1) - Dismantle and remove canopy to leave a 4m high monolith.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - MANKASH, TREE LANE, Plaxtol, SEVENOAKS, TN15 0QA
1 x Sweet Chestnut (applicants ref. T1) - Dismantle and remove canopy to leave a 4m high monolith.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - CRICKET GROUND, SCHOOL LANE, PLAXTOL, , TN15 0QD
3 x Lime (shown as red, green and black dots on map), 2 x Hornbeam (blue and grey dots on map), 1 x Cherry (purple dot) and 1 x Beech (orange dot) Crown lift all trees to 3m above ground to allow suff
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 3, SHIELDS COTTAGES, THE STREET, Plaxtol, SEVENOAKS, TN15 0QW
Listed Building Application: Installation of EV charger to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - OLD ORCHARD, THE STREET, PLAXTOL, SEVENOAKS, TN15 0QG
Demolition of existing porch and canopy; proposed extended roof/dormer window and extended lobby/porch below at ground floor level; conversion of existing garage to form an additional room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - WENDINGS, THE STREET, PLAXTOL, SEVENOAKS, TN15 0QL
New first floor level with raised roof/ridge height and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Plaxtol in Kent
Plaxtol is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, England. Located approximately 5 miles north of Tonbridge and east of Sevenoaks, the parish had a population of 1,117 according to the 2011 Census. This charming village may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,134 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in Plaxtol show an average sale price of £821,490, 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 Plaxtol a particularly low-crime area.
Plaxtol has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Plaxtol, Old Soar and Allen's, Plaxtol, Shipbourne, Fairlawne. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Plaxtol includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bourne Alder Carr SSSI; 20 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, Plaxtol 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 Plaxtol
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Plaxtol. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Plaxtol maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Plaxtol were tree works (8), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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