Sevenoaks ranks #105 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

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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

72%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #105 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

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