Riverhead, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Riverhead, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Riverhead
Riverhead is a village situated in the northern part of Sevenoaks, Kent, and serves as a civil parish within the district. According to the 2011 Census, its population grew from 1,821 in 2001 to 2,634, highlighting the area’s development potential and interest for planning applications.
Population: 2,629 (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 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Riverhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Riverhead.
- 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 Riverhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Riverhead.
- - 1 Rising Sun Cottages Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3DE
Demolition of existing storage building with associated landscaping. Single storey front extension and double storey side extension with internal alterations and roof light. Alterations to fenestratio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 3 Church Field Riverhead Kent TN13 3DU
Single storey side extension with rooflight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 9A Worships Hill Riverhead Kent TN13 2AS
T1 Acer - Crown reduce whole crown by approximately 1.5m. T2 Magnolia - Crown reduce to top of window and reduce sides approximately 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Tamarisk Baden Powell Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2EE
Removal of existing conservatory. Two storey rear extension. Replacement of existing garage with two storey side extension. Alterations to fenestration and materiality. Internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Unit E Ryedale Court Riverhead Kent TN13 2DN
Variation of condition 2 (Approved drawings) 3 (Approved materials) 17 (Proposed balcony screens) of 23/03696/FUL to Proposal for a three storey extension and flat roof third storey to provide 8 flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Fernbank Maidstone Road Riverhead Kent TN13 3BZ
Reinstating fire damaged elements of the dwelling, removal and replacement of roof, reinstatement of reclaimed hanging tiles, repair and reinstatement of lime rendered walls, replacement of windows, r
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3DH
Details pursuant to condition 10 (long term management of habitat compensation, enhancements and monitoring) of 23/02473/MMA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 35 Blackmead Riverhead Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2QU
Conversion of garage into habitable space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 3 Darenth Mews Darenth Lane Dunton Green Kent TN13 2XR
2.3m single storey rear extension with mono pitched roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 37 Robyns Way Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3EB
Extension to existing vehicular access with hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 26 Pontoise Close Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3ES
Proposed large front porch, alterations to fenestration, new gate and fence, pergola for cycle and garage conversion into habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 28 Bullfinch Dene Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2BA
Details pursuant to condition 6 (electric vehicle charging point) of 24/02104/MMA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 28 Bullfinch Dene Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2BA
Details pursuant to condition 4 (landscaping and boundary treatments) of 24/02104/MMA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Prices Wood Pounsley Road Dunton Green Kent TN13 2XP
Damson Tree - x2 Branches have semi-collapsed onto roof, causing potential damage. Remove both branches by up to 3 meters to clear the fence and shed by at least 1 meter
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 29 Chipstead Lane Riverhead Kent TN13 2AH
Erection of rear door lost conversion with juliet balcony and rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - 6A Orchard Road Riverhead Kent TN13 2DX
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion, alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 6 Chipstead Lane Riverhead Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2AG
Details pursuant to condition 4 (window and door details) of 23/00863/LBCALT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Pounsley House Pounsley Road Dunton Green Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2XP
Single storey rear & side replacement extensions, and roof extensions to dwellinghouse with associated internal alterations. Replace existing garage and laundry building with erection of annex outbuil
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 4 Linden Square Riverhead Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2DF
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - Former Robins And Day Vauxhall Mill Road Dunton Green Kent TN13 2UZ
Details pursuant to condition 12 (Biodiversity) of 21/02874FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Riverhead in Kent
Riverhead is a village situated in the northern part of Sevenoaks, Kent, and serves as a civil parish within the district. According to the 2011 Census, its population grew from 1,821 in 2001 to 2,634, highlighting the area’s development potential and interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,629 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Property prices in Riverhead 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 Riverhead a particularly low-crime area.
Riverhead 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 Riverhead includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sevenoaks Gravel Pits SSSI, Dryhill SSSI; 8 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, Riverhead 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 Riverhead
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Riverhead. Of these, 89% 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 Riverhead.
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 Riverhead were discharge of conditions (21), tree works (18), full planning applications (16).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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