Land North Of Highway Depot Tonbridge Road Chiddingstone Causeway Kent TN11 8JL

Awaiting decision 26/00603/MMA
Council
Date received
9 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
TN11 8JL

Description

Amendment to 24/01501/FUL with following on site investigations in coordination with utility company Southern Water it has been establish that a distance of 4m from the roadside boundary is required. This distance is require to meet safety requirements, due to a nearby rising main running along the boundary of the site.

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