How long do planning decisions take near Sutton at Hone?

The average planning decision time near Sutton at Hone is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Sutton at Hone?

The planning approval rate near Sutton at Hone is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton at Hone?

The most common type of planning application near Sutton at Hone is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sutton at Hone?

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Sutton at Hone, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton at Hone, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sutton at Hone are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sutton at Hone

Sutton-at-Hone is a village situated in the civil parish of Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley, within the Borough of Dartford, Kent. Positioned 3.5 miles south of Dartford and 3.6 miles northeast of Swanley, this quaint village provides a unique context for planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

District: Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £379,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dartford
Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
LSOA: Dartford 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton at Hone.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton at Hone.

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 Sutton at Hone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Sutton at Hone.

26/00560/FUL - 133 Main Road Sutton At Hone Kent DA4 9HQ
Erection of a 3 storey building to provide 6 No. self contained flats, relocation of entrance with associated parking.
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-21
26/00405/FUL - Broadoak Manor Broadoak Close Sutton At Hone Kent DA4 9HF
Expansion and resurfacing of care home car park including provision of drainage
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-04-24
- 53 Main Road Sutton At Hone Kent DA4 9HQ
Submission of details relating to car park construction details in relation to tree protection measures (condition 9) of planning permission DA/25/00846/FUL for application for partial demolition and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dartford | Date: 2025-10-22
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- The Vicarage 51A Main Road Sutton At Hone Kent DA4 9HQ
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission DA/22/00501/FUL in respect of garage area changed to habitable wellbeing room and alterations to external windows and doors. Of appl
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dartford | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Sutton at Hone in Kent

Property prices in Sutton at Hone show an average sale price of £379,020, 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 Sutton at Hone a particularly low-crime area.

Sutton at Hone 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.

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Planning Activity in Sutton at Hone

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Sutton at Hone. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Sutton at Hone.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Sutton at Hone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Sutton at Hone were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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