West Kingsdown, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Kingsdown, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About West Kingsdown
West Kingsdown is a charming village and civil parish located in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. Situated on the A20, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of Swanley and 5.5 miles northeast of Sevenoaks, with London just 22.5 miles to the west. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 6,062, making it a vibrant community with potential for various planning applications and developments.
Population: 5,463 (2021)
District: Sevenoaks
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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: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 006F
Crime Statistics
15 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- other-theft: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- other-crime: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Kingsdown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Kingsdown.
- 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 West Kingsdown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near West Kingsdown.
- - Land North East Of 1 - 13 Chancel Close West Kingsdown Kent
Large Oak with recent branch failure over parking area. Reduce crown overall by 3M
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Second Bungalow 6A London Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6ER
Non-material amendment to 25/01898/HOUSE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 48 Southfields Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6LE
Non-material amendment to 21/00888/HOUSE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Sunshine Lodge London Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6EL
New garage to front garden. Demolition of rear garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Soldanella 32B Hever Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6HD
Details pursuant to condition 7 (waste and litter mitigation) of 25/02021/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Soldanella 32B Hever Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6HD
Details pursuant to condition 3 (noise survey and sound insulation test) of 25/02021/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 119 Hever Avenue West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6DT
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, front rooflights and side window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Land Between 32 And 34 Hever Road West Kingsdown Kent
Infill development to create ground floor commercial unit (Class E) and 1no. two-bedroom apartment with rear balcony, associated works including rooflights and solar panels. Erection of cycle store an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Second Bungalow 6A London Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6ER
Details pursuant to condition 3 (construction management plan) of 25/01898/HOUSE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 3 Windmill Grange West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6HS
T1. Mature Oak tree on left boundary to remove back to source lowest limb on west side of crown overhanging roof. Remove all low epicormic growth up to main crown break. T2. Mature Oak tree on rear bo
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Lamorna London Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6ER
Demolition of side chimney stack. Extend the roof from a hipped end to a gable end. Erect a front dormer and erect a rear dormer with a pitched roof with a flat crown. Internal changes. Alteration to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Church Wood Fawkham Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6AX
Works to various trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 72 Southfields Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6LE
Details pursuant to condition 4 (construction environmental management plan (CEMP (Biodiversity) ) of 24/02523/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 8 Astor Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6HH
Side and rear extension to existing house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Bethel London Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6ER
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension with associated internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 42 Hever Wood Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6HW
Erection of single storey rear extension with two rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Former Axstane House Nursery Axstane House Hever Road West Kingsdown KENT TN15 6HD
Amendment to condition 3 (noise levels) of 21/03310/CONVAR related to 21/00580/FUL (Demolition of existing nursery building and erection of Class E Convenience Store) to allow 5 deliveries to the stor
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 44C Hever Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6HD
Non material amendment to 21/00580/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 38 Southfields Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6LE
Detached triple garage with rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of West Kingsdown in Kent
West Kingsdown is a charming village and civil parish located in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. Situated on the A20, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of Swanley and 5.5 miles northeast of Sevenoaks, with London just 22.5 miles to the west. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 6,062, making it a vibrant community with potential for various planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,463 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Property prices in West Kingsdown show an average sale price of £821,490, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 15 crimes reported in the West Kingsdown area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
West Kingsdown 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 West Kingsdown includes 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, West Kingsdown 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 West Kingsdown
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near West Kingsdown. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Kingsdown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Kingsdown were discharge of conditions (22), tree works (12), full planning applications (7).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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