Sundridge, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sundridge, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sundridge are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sundridge
Sundridge is a picturesque village in the civil parish of Sundridge with Ide Hill, situated in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. Located on the A25 road, just east of Westerham and approximately 21 miles south of London, it is nestled within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and falls within London’s Metropolitan Green Belt. The village features an Anglican church dedicated to St Mary, making it a charming spot for potential planning applications in a scenic and protected environment.
District: Sundridge with Ide Hill
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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 008G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sundridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sundridge.
- 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 Sundridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Sundridge.
- 26/01693/WTCA · Received: Tue 30 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - 22 Church Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6DT
T1- Conifer to be removed due to creating excess shade.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/01418/WTCA · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 16 Church Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6DT
Tree to be taken back to the property line.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 16 Church Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6DT
Tree to be taken back to the property line.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Sundridge Village Hall Main Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EJ
Various works to Trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - The Old Hall 209 Main Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EJ
Various Tree Works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Old Rectory Church Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EA
Roof and masonry repairs to Grade II* Listed, The Old Rectory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Old Rectory Church Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EA
Roof and masonry repairs to Grade II* Listed, The Old Rectory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land North Of 209 Main Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EJ
Conversion of barn to residential accommodation with internal and external adaptations.as planning permission 19/03563/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Bishops Mead 39 Main Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EQ
G1- group of box, yew, holly along driveway to crown lift to 5m to allow high sided vehicles to get up driveway for deliveries ect. G2- group of trees yew, holly, lawson cypress to crown lift to 5m to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 138B Main Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6ET
Construct a hard standing of a permeable material (gravel a type-3 aggregate subbase). The area is currently a lawned area to change it into a parking area for one small vehicle.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Bishops Mead 39 Main Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EQ
T1- Yew crown Lift to 5m and cut back property side by 1.5m to facilitate works being carried out to renew garage roof. T2- Holly to remove deadwood. T3- Juniper fell and grind stump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 185 Main Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EH
Proposed garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - The Cottage Church Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6DU
T1 Spruce to be removed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 20 Church Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6DT
T1 Spruce to be removed. T2 Cedar to have the lowest 4 branched removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - The Old Rectory Church Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EA
T1: Half windblown Willow - Fell remainder of the tree to ground level. G1: Yew and Holm Oak - Crown raise to approx 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Pax Cottage 18 Church Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6DT
Details pursuant to condition 3 (materials and finishes for external surfaces) of 23/03531/LBCALT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Sundridge in Kent
Sundridge is a picturesque village in the civil parish of Sundridge with Ide Hill, situated in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. Located on the A25 road, just east of Westerham and approximately 21 miles south of London, it is nestled within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and falls within London’s Metropolitan Green Belt. The village features an Anglican church dedicated to St Mary, making it a charming spot for potential planning applications in a scenic and protected environment. It sits within the Sundridge with Ide Hill district.
Property prices in Sundridge 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 Sundridge a particularly low-crime area.
Sundridge 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 Sundridge 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, Sundridge 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 Sundridge
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Sundridge. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sundridge.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sundridge were tree works (9), full planning applications (4), outline applications (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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