Bothy Cottage Highfield Row Dow Lane Knatts Valley Kent TN15 6XN Data via plota.co.uk

26/01118/HOUSE - Householder Application Approved

Proposal

Demolition of existing porch; rear conservatory and shed; erection of single storey front with open porch and rear extension and detached garage; installation of rooflights, air source heat pump, air con unit and solar panels, alterations of fenestration and associated works. Juliet balcony. Landscaping. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
27 May 2026
Approved
17 Aug 2026

Approved on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 17 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
TN15 6XN
Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
27 May 2026
Ward
Otford & Shoreham
Parish
Shoreham
Target decision
22 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
17 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Robinson Escott Planning

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Sevenoaks
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#115 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sevenoaks ranks #109 out of 296 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, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #177 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #194 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #109 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #93 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
213 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
14 decided
1,130
Total decisions
143 refused in the year to March 2026