White Oak, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near White Oak, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in White Oak are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Elevation: 801m
District: Morgan County
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £433,720 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near White Oak.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near White Oak.
- 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 White Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near White Oak.
- 26/01298/PAC · Received: Wed 20 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - Sevenoaks Constitutional Labour Party The Corner House London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7QD
Prior notification for a change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). This application is made under Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (G
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 50 Dale Road Swanley Kent BR8 7HR
Rear dormer by way of hip to gable conversion with rooflights on front slope. Skylight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Greenwood Lodge Birchwood Road Swanley Kent BR8 7QA
Details pursuant to condition 5 (landscaping scheme) of 25/01416/HOUSE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Greenwood Lodge Birchwood Road Swanley Kent BR8 7QA
Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of 25/01416/HOUSE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 49 Russett Way Swanley Kent BR8 7TR
Single storey rear extension with rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Upper Hockenden Farm Hockenden Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7QH
Details pursuant of condition 34 (Solar Panels) of 22/00303/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Upper Hockenden Farm Hockenden Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7QH
Details pursuant of condition 30 (Air Quality Impact Assessment) of 22/00303/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 2 Woodview Road Swanley Kent BR8 7ET
Details pursuant to condition 4 (hard and soft landscaping) of 24/00658/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Land South Of 1 To 12 St Lukes Close Swanley Kent BR8 7XT
Cherry tree x1 and Birch x 1. Crown lift by 4-6m above the carriageway and cut back 0.5-1m away from the edge of the road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 51 Russett Way Swanley Kent BR8 7TR
Two-storey side extension. Loft conversion with dormer extension and roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Upper Hockenden Farm Hockenden Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7QH
Details pursuant to condition 30 (Air Quality Impact Assessment) of 22/00303/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Upper Hockenden Farm Hockenden Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7QH
Details pursuant to condition 10 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of 22/00303/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Upper Hockenden Farm Hockenden Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7QH
Details pursuant to condition 11 (Construction Management Plan) of 22/00303/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Upper Hockenden Farm Hockenden Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7QH
Details pursuant to condition 34 (Solar Panels or Alternative Energy) of 22/00303/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Upper Hockenden Farm Hockenden Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7QH
Details pursuant to condition 14 (Contamination) of 22/00303/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Land South Of Birchwood Park Golf And Country Club Maidstone Road Swanley Kent
EIA Screening Opinion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Malvern Lodge London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7HA
Details pursuant to condition 14 (biodiversity enhancements) of 24/00502/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Malvern Lodge London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7HA
Details pursuant to condition 9 (noise impact assessment) of 24/00502/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Malvern Lodge London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7HA
Details pursuant to condition 6 (hard and soft landscaping) of 24/00502/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Malvern Lodge London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7HA
Details pursuant to condition 8 (boundary treatments) of 24/00502/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-02-25
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A brief summary of White Oak in Kent
White Oak is a settlement located in Kent, England. It sits within the Morgan County district.
White Oak sits at an elevation of 801 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in White Oak show an average sale price of £433,720, 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 White Oak a particularly low-crime area.
White Oak 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 White Oak includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, White Oak 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 White Oak
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near White Oak. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. White Oak maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near White Oak were discharge of conditions (35), full planning applications (9), tree works (4).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 53 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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