Swanley Village, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swanley Village, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Swanley Village are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Swanley Village
Swanley Village, situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, is a quaint village located just 1 mile northeast of Swanley and 4.7 miles southwest of Dartford. Its proximity to these towns makes it a potentially appealing area for various planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm with access to urban amenities.
District: Swanley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swanley Village.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swanley Village.
- 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 Swanley Village based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Swanley Village.
- 26/01573/WTCA · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Allotment West Of 4 Model Cottages Swanley Village Road Swanley Kent BR8 7NP
T4 Acacia - fell to ground level due to irreversible decline. T5 Sycamore - fell to ground level - due to the root system impacting the wall.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Allotment West Of 4 Model Cottages Swanley Village Road Swanley Kent BR8 7NP
T4 Acacia - fell to ground level due to irreversible decline. T5 Sycamore - fell to ground level - due to the root system impacting the wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/01391/WTCA · Received: Mon 01 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - Jasmine Cottage School Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7PJ
Various works to trees.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Romneys Highlands Hill Swanley Kent BR8 7NB
Various works to trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 5 Squires Field Hextable Kent BR8 7QY
Loft conversion with front dormer and rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - St Pauls Church School Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7PJ
Remove dead tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Keston Hawthorn Park Swanley Kent BR8 7FB
Reduction of sycamore tree by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - Keston Hawthorn Park Swanley Kent BR8 7FB
Reduction of two Beech trees by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Swanley Village in Kent
Swanley Village, situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, is a quaint village located just 1 mile northeast of Swanley and 4.7 miles southwest of Dartford. Its proximity to these towns makes it a potentially appealing area for various planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm with access to urban amenities. It sits within the Swanley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swanley Village a particularly low-crime area.
Swanley Village 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 Swanley Village includes 6 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, Swanley Village 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 Swanley Village
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Swanley Village. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Swanley Village maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swanley Village were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (11), outline applications (9).
Nearby Towns
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