Sevenoaks, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Sevenoaks are administered by Sevenoaks District Council. View the full Sevenoaks District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks is a vibrant town and civil parish located in Kent, England, approximately 21 miles southeast of Charing Cross. As the principal town of the Sevenoaks district, it benefits from excellent transport links via the South Eastern Main Line, providing easy commuter access to London. With a population of 21,167 as of the 2021 census, and a larger built-up area housing 26,475 residents, Sevenoaks is a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 21,167 (2021)
District: Sevenoaks
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £653,059 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sevenoaks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sevenoaks.
- 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 Sevenoaks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
100 planning applications found near Sevenoaks.
- 26/01797/WTCA · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 18 The Drive Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3AE
Various works to trees.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/01617/WTCA · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 50 St Botolphs Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3AG
G1 5 x Lawson cypress Carefully dismantle 2x larger trees and 3 x small stems to ground level and remove all arisings. T3 Oak tree Remove 1 x limb overhanging green house by up to 2.5m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 28 Kippington Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2LJ
Removal of T1: Common lime - Tree is infected with Kretzschmaria deusta.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/01626/WTPO · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 28 Kippington Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2LJ
Removal of T1: Common lime - Tree is infected with Kretzschmaria deusta.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 50 St Botolphs Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3AG
G1 5 x Lawson cypress Carefully dismantle 2x larger trees and 3 x small stems to ground level and remove all arisings. T3 Oak tree Remove 1 x limb overhanging green house by up to 2.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/01582/WTPO · Received: Fri 19 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Great Oak 23A Woodside Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3HF
T5 Oak - Remove clump of large suckers on trunk on SE side and crown lift low dangling branches on SE side by approximately 2m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Great Oak 23A Woodside Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3HF
T5 Oak - Remove clump of large suckers on trunk on SE side and crown lift low dangling branches on SE side by approximately 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01326/WTCA · Received: Fri 22 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - Oak Lodge 38 Granville Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1EZ
Cherry tree - reduce by approximately 1.5 to 2.5 metres, with proportional width reduction, cutting back to appropriate branch axils.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Oak Lodge 38 Granville Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1EZ
Cherry tree - reduce by approximately 1.5 to 2.5 metres, with proportional width reduction, cutting back to appropriate branch axils.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 26/01282/WTPO · Received: Mon 18 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 18 May 2026 - 21 Woodside Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3HF
A two metre crown reduction to the sycamore tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/01283/WTPO · Received: Mon 18 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 18 May 2026 - 47 Mount Harry Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3JN
Fell to ground level one Lawson's Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana).
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 47 Mount Harry Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3JN
Fell to ground level one Lawson's Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 21 Woodside Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3HF
A two metre crown reduction to the sycamore tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/01233/DETAIL · Received: Tue 21 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 14 May 2026 - 6 Rosefield Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2LP
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Foundation design) of 25/03332/HOUSE.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/01198/NMA · Received: Mon 11 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 11 May 2026 - 93 Hitchen Hatch Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3BD
Non-material amendment to 25/03027/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Robinswood Linden Chase Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3JU
Various works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Eton Court White Lodge Close Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3BF
T10 - Oak - Crown reduce the encroachment from the first three lowest scaffold limbs (growing over the neighbours bungalow roof) by 2.5m. The upper crown (encroaching the roof as well) to be crown red
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Kirk Court Mount Harry Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3JW
T1 Scots Pine. Fell tree to ground level due to large area of decay in main stem.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 16 The Drive Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3AE
T 1- Remove Rowan tree. T 2- Cedar- Reduce low lateral branches on lower half of crown by 2.5 meters.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 23 Redlands Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2JZ
Various tree works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-26
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A brief summary of Sevenoaks in Kent
Sevenoaks is a vibrant town and civil parish located in Kent, England, approximately 21 miles southeast of Charing Cross. As the principal town of the Sevenoaks district, it benefits from excellent transport links via the South Eastern Main Line, providing easy commuter access to London. With a population of 21,167 as of the 2021 census, and a larger built-up area housing 26,475 residents, Sevenoaks is a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 21,167 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Property prices in Sevenoaks show an average sale price of £653,059, 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 Sevenoaks a particularly low-crime area.
Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sevenoaks Gravel Pits SSSI, Knole Park SSSI; 15 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, Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks
In the last 24 months, 252 planning applications were submitted near Sevenoaks. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sevenoaks may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sevenoaks were tree works (92), discharge of conditions (52), full planning applications (37). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 101 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 143 applications
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