Somerden Hop Barn Tonbridge Road Bough Beech Kent TN8 7AJ

Pending 26/01122/FUL
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
26 May 2026
Postcode
TN8 7AJ

Description

Demolition of existing domestic storage barn and erection of 2 x 5 bed dwellings with associated access, parking, cycle storage, refuse storage, Carpot and Garage and associated landscaping enhancements. Boundary treatments. (Phased development)

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%).

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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