Shoreham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shoreham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shoreham are administered by Sevenoaks District Council. View the full Sevenoaks District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shoreham
Shoreham is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England, approximately 5.2 miles north of Sevenoaks. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 1,449 (2021)
District: Sevenoaks
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shoreham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shoreham.
- 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 Shoreham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Shoreham.
- 26/01516/W5DAY · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - Meadow Cottage Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SJ
Various works to trees.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Meadow Cottage Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SJ
Various works to trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01459/WTCA · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - Shoreham Recreation Ground High Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7TB
T1 Beech - reduce lower branch back from parking area / property by approx 4m also removing lower branches.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Shoreham Recreation Ground High Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7TB
T1 Beech - reduce lower branch back from parking area / property by approx 4m also removing lower branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/01458/WTPO · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - Reed Beds Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SW
Fell T1 sycamore due to severe squirrel damage and history of branch failure.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Reed Beds Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SW
Fell T1 sycamore due to severe squirrel damage and history of branch failure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/01190/LDCEX · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 05 Jun 2026 - September Cottage Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SW
Lawful Development Certificate to confirm that the Planning Permission SE/03/02924/FUL Lawfully commenced within the 5 Year Planning Condition 5 year period stated in the above Planning Appeal decisio
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 3 The Terrace Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SN
T.1 Apple tree, Reduce the tree overall by 2-2.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - September Cottage Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SW
Lawful Development Certificate to confirm that the Planning Permission SE/04/02714/FUL has Lawfully commenced.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 51 High Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7TB
Details pursuant to condition 2 (Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan) of 25/00705/HOUSE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - September Cottage Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SW
Lawful development certificate in relation to completed works. Works relate to double garage and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Ark Cottage Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SJ
Willow trees x 2 - reduce canopies overall by 2 metres to previous reduction pints.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Land East Of Boakes Meadow Shoreham Kent
Weeping willow: reduce the tree overall by approx 1/3 and crown lift over the road up to approx 5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Little Gregory Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SL
Removal of failed limb to Beech tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Little Gregory Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SL
T1 Common Beech - Reduce height of the tree by approximately 50% and bring sides in slightly to bring them off clients property. There is also a Failed limb from beech hanging over school property. To
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Old Cottage Filston Lane Shoreham Kent TN14 7SX
Erection of one-and-a-half storey side extension to existing annex; insertion of one dormer on existing roofscape and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - 3 Mesne Way Shoreham Kent TN14 7SU
Details pursuant to condition 4 (construction transport management plan) of 22/03586/HOUSE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 23 Bowers Road Shoreham Kent TN14 7SS
Details pursuant to condition 2 (hard and soft landscaping) subject to 22/00836/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Shoreham in Kent
Shoreham is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England, approximately 5.2 miles north of Sevenoaks. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,449 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shoreham a particularly low-crime area.
Shoreham 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 Shoreham includes 19 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, Shoreham 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 Shoreham
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Shoreham. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Shoreham.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Shoreham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shoreham were tree works (15), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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