Swanley Centre London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7TG

Awaiting decision 26/00431/LDCEX
Council
Date received
19 Feb 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
BR8 7TG

Description

Lawful development certificate in relation to change of use from Class E (offices) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses).

5.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#116 of 282

Sevenoaks is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #92 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Sevenoaks decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #167 of 282
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #185 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #92 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #90 of 282
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