Timberden Bottom, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Timberden Bottom, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £821,490 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 008D
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- other-theft: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Timberden Bottom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Timberden Bottom.
- 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 Timberden Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Timberden Bottom.
- - Coombe Rise Cockerhurst Road Shoreham Sevenoaks Kent TN14 7UA
Details pursuant to condition 2 (external lights) of 23/00073/HOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Coombe Rise Cockerhurst Road Shoreham Sevenoaks Kent TN14 7UA
Details pursuant to condition 5 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of 23/00073/HOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Coombe Rise Cockerhurst Road Shoreham Sevenoaks Kent TN14 7UA
Details pursuant to condition 3 (Precautionary Works Method) of 23/00073/HOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Coombe Rise Cockerhurst Road Shoreham Sevenoaks Kent TN14 7UA
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Development will Enhance Biodiversity) of 23/00073/HOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Coombe Hollow & Coombe Side Cockerhurst Road Shoreham Kent TN14 7UA
Amendment to 25/01563/FUL to cap off and disconnect from shared septic tank and form 2 new self-contained septic tanks under the driveway at the front of the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Coombe Rise Cockerhurst Road Shoreham Kent TN14 7UA
Non-material amendment to 24/00661/HOUSE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 20 Crown Road Shoreham Sevenoaks Kent TN14 7TL
To add insulation and cladding to the rear external wall of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Timberden Bottom in Kent
Timberden Bottom is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Timberden Bottom show an average sale price of £821,490, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 9 crimes reported in the Timberden Bottom area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Timberden Bottom 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 Timberden Bottom includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lullingstone Park SSSI; 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, Timberden Bottom 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 Timberden Bottom
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Timberden Bottom. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Timberden Bottom.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Timberden Bottom slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Timberden Bottom were tree works (9), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.