Search Riverhead planning applications
29 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Riverhead · updated daily · Sevenoaks District Council
- 25 Betenson Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3EWAwaiting decisionGarage conversion and rear extension, with associated alteration to fenestration.Received 23 Oct 202626/02796/HOUSE
- Land North Of West Kent Cold Store Rye Lane Dunton Green KentAwaiting decisionFell various dead trees.Received 14 Oct 202626/02697/W5DAY
- 7 The Square Riverhead Kent TN13 2AAAwaiting decisionRepair and reinstatement works comprising removal of gypsum plaster and bonding coats, internal cement render, impermeable external paint coatings and the existing concrete ground floor. Installation of a breathable insulated limecrete floor and under floor heating, application of lime render and lime plaster. External redecoration using breathable Keim mineral paint.Received 7 Oct 202626/02520/LBCALT
- 20 Witches Lane Riverhead Kent TN13 2AXAwaiting decisionSingle storey front and rear extensions, removal of chimney and roof alterations. alteration to fenestration. Alteration to patio area.Received 5 Oct 202626/02620/HOUSE
- 22 Shoreham Lane Riverhead Kent TN13 3DTAwaiting decisionDetails pursuant to condition 6 (Soft landsaping works and a schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years) of 25/03481/HOUSE.Received 5 Oct 202626/02619/DETAIL
Planning in Riverhead
- Approved
- 91%
- 159 of 173 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Riverhead in the last 24 months, from Sevenoaks District Council's planning register.
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Around Riverhead
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TN13 511 applications in the last 12 monthsTN14 411 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Sevenoaks District Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,629 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Riverhead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Riverhead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Riverhead has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Riverhead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 289 planning applications were submitted near Riverhead. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (95), discharge of conditions (60), tree works (55). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).