1–7 dwellings at Childsbridge Lane, Kemsing

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Sevenoaks Development Management Committee on 3 Sept 2026.

26/01327/PIPApproved

What was proposed

The application sought permission in principle for between one and seven dwellings with associated ancillary works.

“- 26/01327/PIP Date expired 4 September 2026 Proposal: Erection of dwellings with a minimum of 1 or maximum of 7 net dwellings and associated ancillary works. Location: Land At The Rear Of Childsbridge House, Childsbridge Lane, Kemsing Kent TN15 0BZ Ward(s): Kemsing Item for decision The application has been referred to Development Management Committee as the applicant is a Sevenoaks District Councillor RECOMMENDATION: That Permission in Principle be GRANTED No…”

“2 The site lies to the rear of existing residential properties and south of the M26. 3 The site lies within Metropolitan Green Belt and a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) runs along the eastern boundary and a Telecommunication Mast is located in the north east corner of the site. Description of Proposal 4 The application seeks permission in principle for a minimum of 1 or a maximum of 7 net dwellings and associated ancillary works.”

Officer report

Public representations

No public representations were received.

“54 Thames Water – No comment received 55 Uk Power Networks – No objection, standard guidance Representations 56 None received Background to Permission in Principle applications (PIPs) 57 The application is made under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) (Amendment) Order 2017, as amended. The proposal seeks permission in principle for residential development. 58 This consent route has two stages.”

Officer report

What members discussed

Members asked officers to clarify the site’s agricultural and lawful residential areas before discussing the proposal.

“Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation papers which amended the recommendation.”

“Questions of clarification of the Officers and it was explained that half of the proposed site was designated for agricultural use and the remaining half had received a lawful development certificate.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The chairman moved agreement with the report as amended by the late observations, and the motion was put to a vote.

“It was moved by the Chairman that the recommendations within the report, as amended by the Late Observations, be agreed.”

Minutes

What the committee decided

The committee resolved to grant permission in principle.

“The motion was put to the vote and it was…”

“Resolved: That permission in principle be granted.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Sevenoaks Development Management Committee minutes, 3 September 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Sevenoaks's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Sevenoaks
Date
Thursday 3 September 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)

This committee's year

35 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 6 against officer advice.

Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.

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