Hawthorne Trust Charton Manor Gorse Hill Farningham Kent DA4 0JT Data via plota.co.uk

26/01012/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use from guest accommodation associated with Christian Science Nurses Training Centre to form two self-contained flats. Removal of existing hard landscaping including steps and covered structure. Alteration to fenestration. Erection of fencing. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓

Received

17 Apr 2026

✓

Validated

14 May 2026

Decision

Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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Important details

Council: Sevenoaks
Application type: Full Application
Postcode: DA4 0JT
Received: 17 Apr 2026
Validated: 14 May 2026
Ward: Farningham, Horton Kirby & South Darenth
Parish: Farningham
Target decision: 9 Jul 2026
Applicant: Track to view
Agent: Ibbett Mosely LLP

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment: No

Historical activity at this location

7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022

Charton Manor Farm Gorse Hill Farningham Dartford Kent DA4 0JT

Conversion of the existing barns to 4no. dwellings, demolition of existing workshop/garag…

22/03410/FUL 8 Dec 2022

2022

Charton Manor Farm Gorse Hill Farningham Dartford Kent DA4 0JT

Prior notification for a change of use from agricultural use to Dwellinghouse (Class C3)…

22/03408/PAC 7 Dec 2022

2021 Approved

Charton Manor Farm Gorse Hill Farningham KENT DA4 0JT

Prior notification for a change of use from agricultural use to Dwellinghouses (C3) and a…

21/00770/PAC 30 Apr 2021

2018 Approved

Hawthorne Trust Charton Manor Gorse Hill Farningham Dartford KENT DA4 0JT

Minor material amendment to application 17/03907/FUL for the proposed two new dormer wind…

18/02336/MMA 19 Oct 2018

2018 Approved

Hawthorne Trust Charton Manor Gorse Hill Farningham Dartford KENT DA4 0JT

Minor material amendment to application 17/03907/FUL for the proposed two new dormer wind…

18/02336/MMA 19 Oct 2018

2017 Approved

Hawthorne Trust Ltd Charton Manor Gorse Hill Farningham Dartford KENT DA4 0JT

Proposed two new dormer windows to new carers room- with glazed cheeks and two new conser…

17/03907/FUL 20 Mar 2018

2017 Approved

Charton Manor Farm Gorse Hill Farningham Dartford KENT DA4 0JT

Sycamore - remove five lower branches to north west.

17/03514/WTPO 10 Nov 2017

Sevenoaks

Planning Authority Score

5.6/10

Average

#118 of 292 councils

Relevant to this application:

Change of use

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