The Cottage Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00587/LDCPR - Lawful Development Certificate Proposed Refused

Proposal

Proposed outbuilding/annexe (10.858 m x 6 m; 4 m in height to the ridge and 2.4 m in height at the eaves) to the side of the existing property, approximately 4.5 metres away from the existing property and 2.4 metres from the boundary. The finish will be facing brick and roof tiles to match existing property. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
8 Apr 2026
Refused
19 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
Postcode
DA4 0JJ
Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
8 Apr 2026
Ward
Eynsford
Parish
Eynsford
Target decision
3 Jun 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Cadarch London Limited

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Sevenoaks
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#118 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sevenoaks ranks #108 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Sevenoaks decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #173 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #192 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #108 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #91 of 292
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