Bradbourne Lakes North Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks Kent Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
De-silting of the ornamental lakes and conservation works to lake edges and connecting streams. Remedial works comprising the removal of associated self-sown trees, installation of formal stepping stones, a model boat launching deck, two new pedestrian bridges and repairs of the historic structures including banks, pedestrian bridges and water cascades. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 20 Feb 2026 · Committee Decision · Last checked 9 Oct 2026
Planning committee
Decided by Sevenoaks Development Management Committee on 19 Feb 2026.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval because the works would improve the lakes’ appearance, ecology, recreation and heritage value.
- Public comments included support for investment, alongside concerns about privacy, security, flooding, trees and visual amenity.
- The committee agreed the recommendation and granted permission subject to conditions.
Source: Plota analysis of Sevenoaks's committee minutes of 19 Feb 2026.
Documents 20
Decision & officer reports 3
Statements & assessments 13
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 6
Checked on 8 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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How this decision compares
Decided in 92 days from validation, 22 days slower than Sevenoaks's median of 70 for full applications. Approved, as 79% of full applications here are.
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Consultation & key dates
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-14411017
- Committee
- 19 Feb 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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%).
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