Stansted, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stansted, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Stansted
Stansted is a picturesque village and rural parish located in the Tonbridge and Malling district of Kent, UK. Known for its charming countryside and community atmosphere, Stansted offers a unique setting for planning applications, blending rural living with accessibility to nearby urban areas.
Population: 525 (2021)
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £512,873 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stansted.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stansted.
- 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 Stansted based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Stansted.
- - The Old Rectory Plaxdale Green Road Stansted Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7PB
General Management T1 Yew - Crown reduce by approximately 3-4m into a ball. Remove suckers on lower trunk G3 Holm Oak x7 - Trim new growth, approximately 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - BLACK HORSE INN, TUMBLEFIELD ROAD, STANSTED, SEVENOAKS, TN15 7PR
Proposed Change of use of part of public house to form 2 x 1-bed and 2 x 2-bed apartments with associated parking, amenity space and use of existing access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Bretch, Tumblefield Road, Stansted, Sevenoaks, TN15 7PP
1 x Field Maple (applicants ref. 2) - Reduce crown by no more than 3m and reshape side branches, 1 x Beech (applicants ref. 3) - Reduce crown by no more than 4m and reshape side branches, 1 x Beech (a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-01-08
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A brief summary of Stansted in Kent
Stansted is a picturesque village and rural parish located in the Tonbridge and Malling district of Kent, UK. Known for its charming countryside and community atmosphere, Stansted offers a unique setting for planning applications, blending rural living with accessibility to nearby urban areas. The settlement has a population of approximately 525 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in Stansted show an average sale price of £512,873, 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 Stansted a particularly low-crime area.
Stansted has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stansted, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Stansted includes 20 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, Stansted 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 Stansted
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Stansted. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 310 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stansted may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 310 days, decisions near Stansted take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 11-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Stansted were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.