West Peckham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Peckham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About West Peckham
West Peckham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, England. The River Bourne traverses the western edge of the parish, historically powering a paper mill and corn mill, while the Wateringbury Stream originates within the area. Notably, Oxon Hoath, the former manor house, adds to the village's historical charm, making it a unique spot for planning applications and development within this picturesque setting.
Population: 346 (2021)
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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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 014C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Peckham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Peckham.
- 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 Peckham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near West Peckham.
- - 3 Court Lodge Farm Cottages The Green West Peckham Maidstone Kent ME18 5JN
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/00460/FL to make amendments to fenestration, rooflights and solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - St Dunstans Church Church Road West Peckham Maidstone Kent
Group of two yew trees (applicant ref: G1) - located on the west side of the church yard - reduce height to approx. 12ft so allow better view of church building
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Coach House Mereworth Road West Peckham Maidstone Kent ME18 5JH
T1 (applicant ref) Willow - Re-pollard back to previous points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Old Post Office Church Road West Peckham Maidstone Kent ME18 5JL
Listed Building Application : Retrospective installation of an air source heat pump to the rear of the house (amendment to 24/00383/PA & 24/00385/PA) and installation of EV charging point to the easte
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - The Old Post Office Church Road West Peckham Maidstone Kent ME18 5JL
Retrospective Application : Proposed installation of an air source heat pump to the rear of the house (amendment to 24/00383/PA & 24/00385/PA) and installation of EV charging point to the eastern side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - The Swan The Green West Peckham Maidstone Kent ME18 5JW
The partial demolition of a single storey side extension and replacement of an existing monopitch roof with a flat roof and 2 no. rooflights, requiring the modification and raising in height of part o
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - The Swan, The Green, West Peckham, Maidstone, ME18 5JW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Modification of the existing ground floor store room including the replacement of the existing monopitch roof to a flat roof with 2 rooflights and the raising
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 1 COURT LODGE FARM COTTAGES, THE GREEN, West Peckham, MAIDSTONE, WEST PECKHAM, ME18 5JN
Amendments to approved application 20/02916/FL (Two storey side extension with the siting of 2 no dormers and 1 no roof light on the south-eastern elevation) to include an additional rear dormer, 3 x
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of West Peckham in Kent
West Peckham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, England. The River Bourne traverses the western edge of the parish, historically powering a paper mill and corn mill, while the Wateringbury Stream originates within the area. Notably, Oxon Hoath, the former manor house, adds to the village's historical charm, making it a unique spot for planning applications and development within this picturesque setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 346 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in West Peckham show an average sale price of £380,210, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Peckham is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
West Peckham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Yotes Court, West Peckham. 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 West Peckham includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in West Peckham
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near West Peckham. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 West Peckham.
At 63 days on average, decisions near West Peckham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Peckham were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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