Birling Cottage Coldharbour Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8EX
Awaiting decision
26/00492/HOUSE
Description
Removal of existing garage and porch. Two-storey rear extension, relocation of main entrance with enclosed overhanging porch area. Alterations to fenestration. Skylights to main dwelling and extension. Hard and soft landscaping, including new natural pond. New gate to driveway.
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