Sutton Valence, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton Valence, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Sutton Valence
Sutton Valence is a picturesque village located approximately five miles southeast of Maidstone in Kent, accessible via the A274 road leading to Headcorn and Tenterden. Nestled on the Greensand Ridge, it offers stunning views over the Vale of Kent and Weald. Key landmarks include St Mary's Church, situated on Chart Road near the High Street junction, and the historic ruins of Sutton Valence Castle, a 12th-century keep managed by English Heritage, making it a significant site for potential planning applications in this charming area.
Population: 1,864 (2021)
District: Maidstone
Website: http://www.suttonvalence.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton Valence.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton Valence.
- 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 Valence based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Sutton Valence.
- - Land At St Aubyns North Street Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3HT
Erection of new 5 bed dwelling with associated access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land At Southwinds North Street Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3HT
Erection of self-build detached cottage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - 26/500936/SUB - Land At Haven Farm North Street Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3HT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 35-( Surface Water Verification ) subject to 25/501841/HYBRID
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-11 - - Land At Haven Farm North Street Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3HT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 35-( Surface Water Verification ) subject to 25/501841/HYBRID
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - 26/500935/SUB - Land At Haven Farm North Street Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3HT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 21-(Tree Pits) subject to 25/501841/HYBRID
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-11 - - Sutton Valence School North Street Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3HL
Conservation area notification for works to trees. Holm oak - reduce crown by approximately 3m from a height of 12m to a height of 9m, shaping the crown as much as possible. Cut up and clear the remai
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Land At Haven Farm North Street Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3HT
Modification of Section 106 relating to 22/504692/HYBRID by mutual agreement for removal of first homes and replace with discount market sale homes. Amendments include the replacement of schedule 6 an
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Sutton Valence School North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3HL
Conservation Area Notification: Tree of Heaven - Reduce lower forked south-western limb by approximately 5m, cutting back to side branches. Remove 2 no. lower lateral branches on north-eastern side of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Land At Haven Farm North Street Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3HT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 22 (Internal Noise Levels) of application 22/504692/HYBRID.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Sutton Valence School North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3HL
Conservation area notification to remove three Cherry tress.Dismantle fell, flushing stumps close to ground level.Chip and remove all arisings, leaving a clean and tidy site.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Longwall Lower Road Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3AL
Conservation area notification to remove one Sycamore.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Kings Head North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3AP
Conservation area notification to reduce five Sycamore to six feet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Sutton Valence in Kent
Sutton Valence is a picturesque village located approximately five miles southeast of Maidstone in Kent, accessible via the A274 road leading to Headcorn and Tenterden. Nestled on the Greensand Ridge, it offers stunning views over the Vale of Kent and Weald. Key landmarks include St Mary's Church, situated on Chart Road near the High Street junction, and the historic ruins of Sutton Valence Castle, a 12th-century keep managed by English Heritage, making it a significant site for potential planning applications in this charming area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,864 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Sutton Valence show an average sale price of £380,210, 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 Valence a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton Valence 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 Sutton Valence includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Sutton Valence planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.suttonvalence.org.uk/. 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 Sutton Valence
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Valence. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Valence.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Sutton Valence slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sutton Valence were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (5), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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