The Cottage Chafford Farm Chafford Lane Fordcombe Kent TN3 0SH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00212/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Construct a detached single storey dwelling as replacement for the Gate Cottage that was destroyed by fire on 10 November 2024. Associated landscaping and alterations to driveway. Air Source Heat Pump and Solar Panels. Cesspool tank. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Approved
11 Jun 2026

Approved on 11 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
TN3 0SH
Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Penshurst, Fordcombe & Chiddingstone
Parish
Penshurst
Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
11 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Studio C Architects Ltd

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