Seal, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seal, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Seal
Seal is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. Nestled in the picturesque valley between the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge, it lies to the north-east of the town of Sevenoaks, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 2,633 (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: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seal.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seal.
- 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 Seal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Seal.
- - Chiddingstone House Wildernesse Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0EA
Various tree works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Westcombe House Wildernesse Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0EA
1 x Sweet Chestnut in severe decline. Notice on a dead or dangerous tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Westcombe House Wildernesse Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0EA
Various tree works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Westcombe House Wildernesse Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0EA
Various tree works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Blueberry Hill Wildernesse Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0EA
T1 Silver birch felling to ground. T2 Holm oak reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 4 The Stables Wildernesse Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0ED
Mid-Mature Beech tree - Reduce the height by approximately 3.5-m - 4m. Reduce the remaining lateral growth by approximately 2.5m - 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Recreation Ground High Street Seal Kent TN15 0AF
Holly trees is to be reduced in height to no more than 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Pinehurst House Nursing Home Pinehurst Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AQ
Details pursuant to condition 8 (surface water drainage scheme) of appeal refrerence APP/G2245/W/22/3301377 RD relating to planning application ref: 20/03293/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Pinehurst House Nursing Home Pinehurst Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AQ
Details pursuant to condition 16 (solar photovoltaic panels) of Appeal ref: APP/G2245/W/22/3301377 RD relating to planning application ref: 20/03293/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Pinehurst House Nursing Home Pinehurst Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AQ
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Gas Monitoring) of Appeal ref: APP/G2245/W/22/3301377 RD relating to planning application ref: 20/03293/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 26 Highlands Park Seal Kent TN15 0AQ
T1 Oak Tree Crown reduce by 1.5m all round. T2 Silver Birch - Remove limb growing towards property to improve sunlight for solar panels. Reduce rest of the crown in height by 4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 1 -2 School Cottages School Lane Seal Kent TN15 0BQ
Exterior works to shared pathway to 1-2 School Cottages including the replacement of access steps
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 12A High Street Seal Kent TN15 0AJ
G1 Sycamores x 7 Stems - Crown reduce heights by 2-3m, sides to balance. Remove dead ivy and to reduce the mess dropped on cars.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Pinehurst House Nursing Home Pinehurst Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AQ
Details pursuant to Condition 15 (External Finishes) of Appeal ref APP/G2256/W/22/3301377 RD relating to planning application 20/03293/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Pinehurst House Nursing Home Pinehurst Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AQ
Details pursuant to Condition 11 (Palaeolithic Watching Brief) of Appeal ref APP/G2256/W/22/3301377 RD relating to planning application 20/03293/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Pinehurst House Nursing Home Pinehurst Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AQ
Details pursuant to Condition 10 (Noise) of Appeal ref APP/G2256/W/22/3301377 RD relating to planning application 20/03293/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Pinehurst House Nursing Home Pinehurst Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AQ
Details pursuant to Condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) of Appeal ref APP/G2256/W/22/3301377 RD relating to planning application 20/03293/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Pinehurst House Nursing Home Pinehurst Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AQ
Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Contamination) of Appeal ref APP/G2256/W/22/3301377 RD relating to planning application 20/03293/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Wildernesse Cottage Seal Drive Seal Kent TN15 0AH
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Blueberry Hill Wildernesse Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0EA
T1 Large Pine with severe lean to carefully dismantle entire tree to near ground level using the latest lowering and rigging techniques to avoid damage to surrounding features. T5 Large ash with multi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of Seal in Kent
Seal is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. Nestled in the picturesque valley between the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge, it lies to the north-east of the town of Sevenoaks, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,633 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Property prices in Seal 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 Seal a particularly low-crime area.
Seal 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 Seal includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Greatness Brickworks SSSI, Knole Park SSSI; 17 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, Seal 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 Seal
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Seal. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Seal may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Seal were tree works (40), discharge of conditions (18), full planning applications (12). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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