Wrotham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wrotham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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.
Population: 1,961 (2021)
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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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: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 009B
Crime Statistics
16 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- drugs: 1
- other-theft: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wrotham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wrotham.
- 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 Wrotham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Wrotham.
- - Forthview Kemsing Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7BS
G1 - Group of 7x sycamore - Repollard back to previous pollard points at approx 6m in height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - The Old Cottage Old London Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7DJ
G1 - Group of Sycamores- Crown reduce by 40%. Currently 18m tall, reduce them by 6m to leave them at 12m tall. T1 - Bay Tree - Reduce by 50%. Currently 6m tall, reduce to 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Four Seasons Park Labour In Vain Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7PA
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Use of land as a caravan site together with amenity and ancillary areas and an additional 7 caravans shown on the proposed plan (a total of 45 caravans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 8 Battlefields Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7BY
Proposed erection of single-storey detached outbuilding in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land East Of Courtyard Gardens West Street Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7AR
7 (Applicants ref.) - Row of Sycamores. Cut Ivy and strip, reduce height by one third, prune overhanging lower branches back to the chainlink boundary fence. 8 (Applicants ref.) - Hybrid Poplar, remov
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 5 Battlefields Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7BY
Demolition of existing prefabricated single garage, sub division of existing property and construction of new detached 1.5 storey dwelling along with formation of new off street parking space for rema
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Four Seasons Park, Labour In Vain Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, TN15 7PA
Application to discharge condition 1 (species/cultivar, planting size and siting of replacement tree) of TM/23/01218/TPOC
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 1, PILGRIMS WAY, WROTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 7DE
Details of condition 6 (Noise Assessment) Pursuant to planning permission 19/02967/FL New 3 bedroom end of terrace house with front porch and dormer, new front porch to existing terrace house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - 1, PILGRIMS WAY, WROTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 7DE
Details of condition 4 (Landscaping and boundary treatment) Pursuant to planning permission TM/19/02493 New 3 bedroom end of terrace house with front porch and dormer, new front porch to existing terr
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - St Georges Court West Street Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7DN
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/18/02268/FL: Amend the wording of condition 19 (archaeology)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Wrotham in Kent
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 £821,490, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 16 crimes reported in the Wrotham area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wrotham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Butts Hill, Wrotham, Wrotham. 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 Wrotham includes 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Wrotham
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Wrotham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wrotham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wrotham were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.