Sandown Park, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandown Park, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Sandown Park
Sandown Park, situated in Esher, Surrey, is a prominent horse racing course and leisure venue in the outer suburbs of London. Renowned for hosting five Grade One National Hunt races and the prestigious Eclipse Stakes, it offers vibrant racing events throughout the week. Beyond horse racing, Sandown Park also accommodates a variety of non-racing events, including trade shows, concerts, and private functions, making it a versatile location for planning applications in the area. Notably, it served as a War Department site during World War II from 1940 to 1945.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £529,093 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sandown Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandown Park.
- 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 Sandown Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Sandown Park.
- - Land Between Bracken Road & Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Dead, Dying or Dangerous tree notification: Beech (A) - Pollard; 3no. Beech trees & 1no. Sycamore (B) - Prune back overhanging branches from the 3 Beech trees overhanging the garden at the end of numb
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Communication Station & Premises The Water Tower Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3RG
Telecommunications Notification - installation of 6 no. replacement antenna, ancillary radio equipment, 2 no. 0.3m transmission dishes, along with ancillary development thereto at existing rooftop sit
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 37 Sandown Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4RH
Two-storey & partial single-storey rear extension; single storey side extension & removal of existing outbuilding; erection of front porch; changes to existing fenestration & cladding; installation of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Juveda House Swallow Drive Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4RS
TREES: CONIFER HEDGE (H1) - Reduce height by no more than 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Blackhurst Park Halls Hole Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4RG
Erection of greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Sandown Park in Kent
Sandown Park, situated in Esher, Surrey, is a prominent horse racing course and leisure venue in the outer suburbs of London. Renowned for hosting five Grade One National Hunt races and the prestigious Eclipse Stakes, it offers vibrant racing events throughout the week. Beyond horse racing, Sandown Park also accommodates a variety of non-racing events, including trade shows, concerts, and private functions, making it a versatile location for planning applications in the area. Notably, it served as a War Department site during World War II from 1940 to 1945.
Property prices in Sandown Park show an average sale price of £529,093, 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 Sandown Park a particularly low-crime area.
Sandown Park 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 Sandown Park includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southborough Pit SSSI, Pembury Cutting and Pit SSSI; 20 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandown Park 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 Sandown Park
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Sandown Park. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sandown Park may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sandown Park were tree works (11), full planning applications (8), telecoms (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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