Upper Hayesden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Hayesden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Hayesden are administered by Sevenoaks District Council. View the full Sevenoaks District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,476 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Hayesden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Hayesden.
- 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 Upper Hayesden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Upper Hayesden.
- - The Pump House Hayesden Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 9AU
Submission of details in relation to Condition 3 - (Ecological Appraisal and BNG statement) of 22/02316/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 2 Great Hayesden Cottages, Lower Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 9BA
Details of Condition 8 (Sustainable drainage scheme) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/25/00351/PA (Proposed erection of a single storey building for use as a cattery and associated landsca
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 2 Great Hayesden Cottages, Lower Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 9BA
Details of Condition 6 (Waste management strategy) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/25/00351/PA (Proposed erection of a single storey building for use as a cattery and associated landscapi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Cedar Barn Fosters Farm Hayesden Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 9AU
(self build) Demolition of existing agricultural barn & erection of a new dwelling with garden, parking, landscaping & biodiversity enhancements (Alternative to permission 24/01495/FULL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-11-25
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A brief summary of Upper Hayesden in Kent
Upper Hayesden is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Upper Hayesden show an average sale price of £405,476, 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 Upper Hayesden a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Hayesden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Haysden, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Upper Hayesden includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, Upper Hayesden 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 Upper Hayesden
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Upper Hayesden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Hayesden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Hayesden were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.