The White Cottage 14A Hamlin Road Riverhead Kent TN13 2DL Data via plota.co.uk

25/03203/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Demolition of existing detached garage and two bedroom bungalow and the erection of a four bedroom chalet style bungalow with rooflight. New pervious patio area to increase parking area at front of dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Nov 2025
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Validated
20 Nov 2025
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Approved
13 Jan 2026

Approved on 13 Jan 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 3

PDF CIL ADDENDUM OFFICER?S REPORT Decision · 19 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF OFFICER REPORT Decision · 13 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF GRANT - FULL PERMISSION Decision · 13 Jan 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Design And Access Statement · 25 Nov 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 11 Nov 2025 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Associated applications 2

  • FullApproved25/03203/FULThis application
    Demolition of existing detached garage and two bedroom bungalow and the erection of a four bedroom chalet style bungalow…

Site constraints 7

Public footpath 16 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
5 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Minerva House, Grade II, 55 m away · 5 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; SSSI 311 m away: Sevenoaks Gravel Pits SSSI; Conservation area 71 m away: Riverhead; Inside the Sevenoaks built-up area; Air quality management area 42 m away: AQMA No. 13 (A25).
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 17 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.

Sales history 3

Last sold for £500,000 in February 2024. Detached house, freehold.

2 February 2024£500,000
16 October 2013£325,000
14 December 2007£280,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area69 m² (743 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (54 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 5 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsTimber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2023, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
TN13 2DL
Received
11 Nov 2025
Validated
20 Nov 2025
Ward
Dunton Green & Riverhead
Parish
Riverhead
Target decision
15 Jan 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
13 Jan 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 54 days from validation, 16 days faster than Sevenoaks's median of 70 for full applications. Approved, as 79% of full applications here are.

38%decided within 8 weeks
79%approved
6%go to committee

Plota live figures for full applications decided by Sevenoaks in the last twelve months, from validation. Sevenoaks decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Planning Portal ref
PP-14475255
Statutory expiry
15 Jan 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Demolition of an existing detached garage and part side of kitchen Removal of chimneys. I…
25/00784/HOUSE
2025
Demolition of an existing detached garage and part side of kitchen Removal of chimneys. I…
25/00784/HOUSE
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
The Bullfinch London Road Riverhead Kent TN13 2DR
G1 Mixed Sycamore, Ash and Willow - Lift to 20 feet, remove dead. T1 Silver Birch - Fell…
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2024 Approved
The Bullfinch London Road Riverhead Kent TN13 2DR
G1 Mixed Sycamore, Ash and Willow - Lift to 20 feet, remove dead. T1 Silver Birch - Fell…
24/00731/WTPO
2023 Approved
7 The Patch Riverhead Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2DH
Non-material amendment to 23/01029/HOUSE
23/01650/NMA
2023 Approved
7 The Patch Riverhead Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2DH
Addition of a new first floor and attic to a bungalow with rooflight. Conversion of garag…
23/01029/HOUSE
2022
Lancaster Jaguar Ltd 114 - 115 London Road Riverhead Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2DN
Changes to building facade. Parking and associated hard and soft landscaping. Installatio…
22/02874/FUL
2021 Approved
15 Hamlin Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DL
Single storey rear extension to bungalow and a proposed rooflight.
21/00465/HOUSE
2020 Approved
Minerva House 54 London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DJ
Details pursuant to condition 5 (doors and fenestration) of 19/03273/LBCALT
20/01673/DETAIL
2020 Approved
Minerva House 54 London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DJ
Details pursuant to condition 6 (colour scheme) of 19/03273/LBCALT
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2020 Approved
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Removal of existing hedge. Construction of new retaining wall and acoustic fence. Formati…
20/01566/HOUSE
2020 Approved
19 Hamlin Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DL
To demolish the side elevation chimney, extend the hipped roof to a gable end with a rear…
20/00809/HOUSE
2019 Approved
Minerva House 54 London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DJ
Kitchen refurbishment, associated minor works. Internal repairs and restoration. Landscap…
19/03273/LBCALT
2019 Approved
Minerva House 54 London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DJ
Kitchen refurbishment, associated minor works. Internal repairs and restoration. Landscap…
19/03272/HOUSE
2019 Approved
Minerva House 54 London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DJ
Kitchen refurbishment, associated minor works. Internal repairs and restoration. Landscap…
19/03273/LBCALT
2019 Approved
Minerva House 54 London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DJ
Kitchen refurbishment, associated minor works. Internal repairs and restoration. Landscap…
19/03272/HOUSE
2019 Approved
16 Hamlin Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DL
First floor extension and new dormer to the side
19/01907/HOUSE
2019 Approved
16 Hamlin Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DL
First floor extension and new dormer to the side
19/01907/HOUSE
2019 Approved
3 The Patch Riverhead KENT TN13 2DH
Single storey extension and loft conversion. Roof alterations, dormers.
19/01749/HOUSE
2019 Approved
3 The Patch Riverhead KENT TN13 2DH
Single storey extension and loft conversion. Roof alterations, dormers.
19/01749/HOUSE
2018 Approved
Lancaster Jaguar Ltd 114 - 115 London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DN
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2018 Approved
Lancaster Jaguar Ltd 114 - 115 London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DN
Demolition of both the existing Jaguar and Aston Martin car showroom and after sales buil…
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2018 Approved
The Bullfinch Bullfinch London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DR
G1 To crown thin group of Acacia trees by 20% (Approx. 14 stems).
18/00044/WTPO
2018 Approved
The Bullfinch Bullfinch London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DR
G1 To crown thin group of Acacia trees by 20% (Approx. 14 stems).
18/00044/WTPO
2017 Refused
The Bullfinch Bullfinch London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DR
Reduce & shape crowns of group of Acacia's (WTPO)
17/03905/WTPO
2016 Approved
9 Hamlin Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DL
Erection of a first floor extension over existing garage area.
16/02397/HOUSE
2016 Approved
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Erection of porch to the front of property. Demolition of existing single storey rear ext…
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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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.