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Planning in Wrotham

Approved
81%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wrotham in the last 24 months, from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's planning register.

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About Wrotham

Wrotham is a picturesque village located on the historic Pilgrims' Way in Kent, at the base of the North Downs. Situated just 1 mile north of Borough Green and about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, Wrotham offers convenient access to the M20 and M26 motorways, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,961 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.

Property prices in Wrotham show an average sale price of £653,059, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wrotham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wrotham has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wrotham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wrotham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Wrotham. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wrotham?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Wrotham. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wrotham?
The average planning decision time near Wrotham is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Wrotham?
The planning approval rate near Wrotham is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wrotham?
The most common type of planning application near Wrotham is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wrotham?
You can search and track planning applications near Wrotham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.