Whistlers Farm How Green Lane Hever Kent TN8 7PU

Awaiting decision 26/00658/LBCALT
Council
Date received
11 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
TN8 7PU

Description

Conversion of existing rear North wing to a Kitchen/Dining room. Removal and replacement of modern internal finishes including ceiling, wall and floor finishes. Conversion of existing external WC to Kitchen Larder. North Wing Kitchen historic fireplace reinstated. Windows & doors to North Wing Kitchen to be replaced with replica windows to match historic leaded timber framed windows. Windows and doors to north Courtyard adjacent to be replaced with replica windows to match historic leaded timber framed windows. 1No. internal doorway to be re-opened between North Kitchen & Dining Room in location of historic doorway, infilled in the 20th Century. Utility Room & Rear Lobby modern finishes to be removed, with replacement new ceilings, wall linings & floor finishes, and associated replacement doors and windows. New doorway between Utility Room and 20thCentury West wing Lobby, through historic window opening infilled in the 20th Century. Conversion of existing North Store Room to a new Guest Bedroom connected to the 20th Century West wing via new internal doorway. Internal alterations in association with the Guest Bedroom to create a new En-Suite Shower Room and Lobby within 20th Century wing. Second floor loft room to be converted to an En-Suite WC with vanity to serve the existing Loft Bedroom. Replacement of existing 20th Century roof light in flat roof to Entrance Hallway with new roof light. Replacement of modern metal framed, Aluminium and uPVC windows to house with heritage style rectangular leaded metal- framed windows set within timber frames.

5.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#116 of 282

Sevenoaks is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #92 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Sevenoaks decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #167 of 282
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #185 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #92 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #90 of 282
82%
Minor dwellings approved
221 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
14 decided
1,193
Total decisions
154 refused in 2025