Wildernesse, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wildernesse, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Wildernesse
Wildernesse House, a Grade II listed Georgian mansion located in Seal, Kent, near Sevenoaks, has a rich history as a former headquarters for the Royal London Society for the Blind until 2013. Following its use as housing for blind and partially sighted children, the property has been transformed into a retirement community, making it a notable site for planning applications in the area.
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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 006E
Crime Statistics
41 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 24
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- burglary: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- shoplifting: 3
- other-theft: 2
- public-order: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wildernesse.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wildernesse.
- 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 Wildernesse based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Wildernesse.
- - Winsford 10 Woodland Rise Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HY
Remove T1 dead Silver Birch tree to rear of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Briarwood Blackhall Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HN
Various tree works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Green Acre Blackhall Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HN
Various works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Godden House Blackhall Lane Godden Green Kent TN15 0HP
Details pursuant to condition 5 partial discharge (window details (including architrave, frame, heads, glazing bars and mouldings, reveal, cill, lintel and method of opening, colour/ finish of materia
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Fir Trees Blackhall Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HU
Beech tree - reduce crown by 20%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Brackens Blackhall Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HU
Various works to trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Wildershaw Cottage Parkfield Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HX
Remove tree due to Ash dieback.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Fairmount Woodland Rise Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HY
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Site Of Tanglewood Parkfield Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HX
Amendment to 22/02834/FUL with changes to retaining the Georgian front element with a more contemporary element to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Little Croft 20 Woodland Rise Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HY
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Quarries Parkfield Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HX
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Little Garnstone Manor Woodland Rise Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HY
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Larchwood Woodland Rise Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HY
Fallen conifer - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Rochester House Parkfield Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HX
T.1 Spruce tree to dismantle the tree in sections to near ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Quarries Parkfield Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HX
G12 x leylandi, 2x lawson cypres to carefully dismantle entire tree to near ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Blackhall Barns Woodland Rise Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HZ
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Fairmount Woodland Rise Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HY
Goat willow to the left of the house - remove 2 limbs growing over the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Blackhall Spinney Blackhall Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HP
Crown reduction by approximately three (3) metres of a silver birch on the boundary with the Garden House. The tree overhangs my greenhouse and the garage to the Garden House and has a split bole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Godwins Blackhall Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HU
T2 Beech, tip dieback, no visible pests and diseases but suspect root issues and drought - Crown reduce height by approximately 3m sides to balance. T3 Silver Birch - Crown reduce whole crown by appro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Godden House Blackhall Lane Godden Green Kent TN15 0HP
Details pursuant to condition 6 (hard and soft landscape proposals), of 25/00425/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-30
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A brief summary of Wildernesse in Kent
Wildernesse House, a Grade II listed Georgian mansion located in Seal, Kent, near Sevenoaks, has a rich history as a former headquarters for the Royal London Society for the Blind until 2013. Following its use as housing for blind and partially sighted children, the property has been transformed into a retirement community, making it a notable site for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Wildernesse show an average sale price of £821,490, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wildernesse area recorded 41 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wildernesse 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 Wildernesse includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Knole Park SSSI; 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, Wildernesse 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 Wildernesse
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Wildernesse. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wildernesse.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wildernesse were tree works (31), discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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