Westerham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westerham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westerham are administered by Sevenoaks District Council. View the full Sevenoaks District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Westerham
Westerham is a historic town and civil parish in Kent's Sevenoaks District, located just 3.4 miles east of Oxted and 6 miles west of Sevenoaks, near the borders of Greater London and Surrey. With roots dating back to the 9th century and recognized in the Domesday Book of 1086, Westerham boasts a rich heritage, including the River Darent, which once powered three watermills. As of 2021, the town has a population of 4,498, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 4,501 (2021)
District: Sevenoaks
Website: http://www.westerhamtown.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £491,460 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Bromley and Biggin Hill
- LSOA: Bromley 039D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westerham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westerham.
- 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 Westerham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Westerham.
- 26/01046/HOUSE · Received: Wed 22 Apr 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - Newlands 17 Madan Road Westerham Kent TN16 1DU
Demolition of existing garage, workshop and coal bunker and rebuilding to form annex on existing footprint and infill extension. Alteration to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 3 Fullers Hill Westerham Kent TN16 1AF
Non-material amendment to 24/03412/HOUSE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land East Of Court Lodge Barn London Road Westerham Kent TN16 2DH
Erection of dwellings with a minimum of 4 or maximum of 4 net self or custom build dwellings and associated ancillary works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Old School London Road Westerham Kent TN16 1DN
Details pursuant to condition 5 (external lighting) of 23/03474/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - The Old School London Road Westerham Kent TN16 1DN
Details pursuant to condition 10 (soft landscaping) of 23/03474/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - The Old School London Road Westerham Kent TN16 1DN
Details pursuant to condition 8 (boundary treatments) of 24/02160/MMA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 13A Westways Westerham Kent TN16 1TT
Two-storey side extension and single-storey ground-floor rear extension with rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 3 Walnut Tree Close Westerham Kent TN16 1EW
T1 - Walnut - outside No 3 - reduce in height and radial spread by no more than 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Land North West Of 55 Croydon Road Westerham Kent
Details pursuant to condition 7 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of 23/00802/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 8 Bloomfield Terrace Westerham Kent TN16 1DA
Addition of a garden home office and a garage / store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Sunnyside 32 London Road Westerham Kent TN16 1BD
Conversion of existing garage to provide additional ancillary residential accommodation for the main property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 128 London Road Westerham Kent TN16 1GR
External landscaping works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - 134 London Road Westerham Kent TN16 1QR
Details pursuant to condition 7 (hard and soft landscaping) of 22/03301/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 134 London Road Westerham Kent TN16 1QR
Details pursuant to condition 4 (ecologcal enhancement) of 22/03301/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 12 Madan Road Westerham Kent TN16 1DU
A loft extension to the rear. Changes to fenestration, rooflights, dormers.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 128 London Road Westerham Kent TN16 1GR
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Construction Transport Management Plan) of 23/01028/HOUSE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - 9 Granville Road Westerham Kent TN16 1RX
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Westerham in Kent
Westerham is a historic town and civil parish in Kent's Sevenoaks District, located just 3.4 miles east of Oxted and 6 miles west of Sevenoaks, near the borders of Greater London and Surrey. With roots dating back to the 9th century and recognized in the Domesday Book of 1086, Westerham boasts a rich heritage, including the River Darent, which once powered three watermills. As of 2021, the town has a population of 4,498, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,501 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Property prices in Westerham show an average sale price of £491,460, 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 Westerham a particularly low-crime area.
Westerham 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 Westerham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Westerham Mines SSSI, Westerham Wood SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs, Surrey Hills. 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, Westerham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.westerhamtown.co.uk/. 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 Westerham
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Westerham. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Westerham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westerham were discharge of conditions (12), tree works (7), full planning applications (6).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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