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Copper Beeches, Walkhurst Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AP

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
213 m²
2296 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 44
Council tax
Band G
Overview

About Copper Beeches

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Copper Beeches is a detached house in Benenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 4AP). It has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (around 2296 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2011) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. Main heating runs on bottled lpg. The latest certificate is from May 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include partial demolition and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,191,000 is 21.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 61.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Copper Beeches's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 May 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2011

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E44
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromG12toE44
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
21%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Copper Beeches, Walkhurst Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Mar 2014
    DemolitionFull
    In report

    Construction of grass tennis court with green chain link fencing around it, swimming pool and decking, replacement shed with air source pump, demolition of dilapidated garage

    Documents
    18 docs on file
    Reference
    14/00100/HOUSE
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2010
    Amendment
    In report

    Non-material amendment in relation to TW/09/03823/HOUSE - Removal of proposed brick chimney from designs

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    10/03185/NMAMD
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£1,191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£977,500

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 September 2016Most recent

    £977,500

    +77.4%over 7 years
  2. 20 July 2009

    £551,100

Median price across the last 3 sales in TN17 4AP: £765,000 (2022–2001).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cranbrook district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Goddard's Green Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Benenden Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN17 4AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN17 4AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 4AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 9 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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