Land South Of Burrfield Drive Waldens Road Orpington
Awaiting decision
26/00944/ADJ
Description
Outline application with all matters reserved except access reserved for up to 350 dwellings with 50% affordable homes, community uses or healthcare floorspace, public open space, landscaping, surface water drainage, and associated infrastructure.
5.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#114 of 277
Sevenoaks is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #90 out of 277. 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%) #164 of 277
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #182 of 277
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #90 of 277
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #89 of 277
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