Wrotham Heath, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wrotham Heath, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wrotham Heath are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wrotham Heath
Wrotham Heath is a settlement in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, situated approximately 2 miles southeast of the village of Wrotham and conveniently located on the A20 road near the junction of the M20 and M26 motorways. This area is part of the civil parish of Wrotham and boasts local amenities such as the historic Wrotham Heath Golf Club, established in 1906, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications.
District: Platt
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £653,059 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wrotham Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wrotham Heath.
- 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 Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Wrotham Heath.
- - The Royal Oak London Road Wrotham Heath Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7RX
Proposed construction of a part single-storey, part double-storey side extension, replacement of existing windows with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Shell Wrotham Heath Petrol Filling Station London Road Wrotham Heath Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7RX
Prior Telecommunications Notification: Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) The proposed installation of a te
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - THE SPINNEY, London Road, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, TN15 7RS
Continued use of Land as a Gypsy/Traveller site comprising the siting of 3 Mobile Homes, a shared Dayroom, and ancillary development
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Poppins London Road Addington West Malling Kent ME19 5DA
G1 (Applicants ref) SYCAMORE - Remove tree. Standing in group G1 of tree preservation order
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - THE SPINNEY, London Road, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, TN15 7RS
Application for the siting of 3 mobile homes in place of 3 existing touring caravans within existing Gypsy/Traveller site
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Wrotham Heath in Kent
Wrotham Heath is a settlement in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, situated approximately 2 miles southeast of the village of Wrotham and conveniently located on the A20 road near the junction of the M20 and M26 motorways. This area is part of the civil parish of Wrotham and boasts local amenities such as the historic Wrotham Heath Golf Club, established in 1906, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications. It sits within the Platt district.
Property prices in Wrotham Heath show an average sale price of £653,059, 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 Wrotham Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Wrotham Heath has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trottiscliffe, Platt, Wrotham Water. 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 Heath includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Trottiscliffe Meadows SSSI, Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI; 19 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 Heath 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 Heath
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Wrotham Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wrotham Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wrotham Heath were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.