Former South Darenth Fire Station New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT Data via plota.co.uk

26/01126/FUL - Full Application Pending

Proposal

Internal reconfiguration and optimisation of a previously approved residential scheme to provide 9 residential units (including 3no studio apartments) within the existing building envelope, together with associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

30 Apr 2026

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Validated

10 Jun 2026

Decision

Expected by 5 Aug 2026

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Documents 91

Statements & assessments 8

PDF KCC HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION Consultations - Response · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SUDS FLOOD AND WATER MANAGEMENT Consultations - Response · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT Application Details · 28 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Design And Access Statement · 28 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING STATEMENT Application Details · 28 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG LANDSCAPE BNG · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY METRIC CALCULATION TOOL BNG · 30 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY GAIN PLAN BNG · 30 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 28 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 82

PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Consultation - Response · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 8

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2

Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.

Conservation area 16 m away: South Darenth

The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.

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Also on the record

3 listed buildings within 150 m; Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the South Darenth and Sutton at Hone built-up area; Flood defence 39 m away (natural high ground, designed for a 1 in 5 year flood); Green belt 86 m away: London; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 2, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.

Not affected

Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 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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Important details

Council: Sevenoaks
Application type: Full Application
Postcode: DA4 9AT
Received: 30 Apr 2026
Validated: 10 Jun 2026
Ward: Farningham, Horton Kirby & South Darenth
Parish: Horton Kirby And South Darenth
Target decision: 5 Aug 2026
Applicant: Show
Agent: Prideaux Planners

Decision outlook

Day 121, past the statutory target. 76% of new homes in Sevenoaks are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 29 Jul 2026.

target

predicted

Day 12165 days past the 56-day target

53%decided within 8 weeks

74%approved

7%go to committee

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

Consultation & key dates

Planning Portal ref: PP-14898583
Statutory expiry: 5 Aug 2026
Env. assessment: No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025

Amendment to 25/00186/FUL to increase the roof pitch from 45deg to 55deg. To increase the…

25/01905/MMA 7 Jul 2025

2025

Amendment to 25/00186/FUL to increase the roof pitch from 45deg to 55deg. To increase the…

25/01905/MMA 7 Jul 2025

2025 Approved

Redevelopment of the former Horton Kirby Fire Station to construct a two storey building…

25/00186/FUL 6 Jun 2025

2025 Approved

Redevelopment of the former Horton Kirby Fire Station to construct a two storey building…

25/00186/FUL 6 Jun 2025

2022

Details pursuant to condition 4 (construction management plan) of 19/02065/FUL

22/03417/DETAIL 8 Dec 2022

2021 Refused

Redevelopment of former South Darenth Fire Station to provide a two storey building with…

21/02567/FUL 29 Jun 2022

2021 Refused

The application is for temporary use as a hand car wash facility.

21/02457/FUL 12 Nov 2021

2019 Approved

Redevelopment of the former Horton Kirby Fire Station to construct a two storey building…

19/02065/FUL 19 Dec 2019

2019 Approved

Redevelopment of the former Horton Kirby Fire Station to construct a two storey building…

19/02065/FUL 19 Dec 2019

2018 Refused

Redevelopment of the former Horton Kirby Fire Station to construct a three storey buildin…

18/03708/FUL 22 Mar 2019

2018 Refused

Redevelopment of the former Horton Kirby Fire Station to construct a three storey buildin…

18/03708/FUL 22 Mar 2019

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024

81 New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT

Side extension of existing ground floor kitchen at rear of property. Construction of a po…

24/02368/LDCPR 6 Sep 2024

2024

81 New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT

Side extension of existing ground floor kitchen at rear of property. Construction of a po…

24/02368/LDCPR 6 Sep 2024

2024 Approved

73 New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT

Proposed two storey side extension, roof alterations, insertion of rooflights, alteration…

24/00406/HOUSE 30 Apr 2024

2024 Approved

73 New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT

Proposed two storey side extension, roof alterations, insertion of rooflights, alteration…

24/00406/HOUSE 30 Apr 2024

2024 Refused

25 New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT

Two storey rear extension.

24/00424/HOUSE 29 Apr 2024

2024 Refused

25 New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT

Two storey rear extension.

24/00424/HOUSE 29 Apr 2024

2024 Refused

25 New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT

Two storey rear extension.

24/00073/HOUSE 5 Mar 2024

2024 Refused

25 New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT

Two storey rear extension.

24/00073/HOUSE 5 Mar 2024

2023 Refused

25 New Road South Darenth Dartford Kent DA4 9AT

Two storey rear extension.

23/02259/HOUSE 19 Oct 2023

2023

69 New Road South Darenth Dartford Kent DA4 9AT

Part one, part two storey rear extension with roof lights. New front porch and loft conve…

23/00680/HOUSE 9 Mar 2023

2022

69 New Road South Darenth Dartford Kent DA4 9AT

Part one, part two storey rear extension with roof lights. New front porch and loft conve…

22/03148/HOUSE 14 Nov 2022

2022 Approved

6 East Hill South Darenth Dartford Kent DA4 9AN

Single storey rear extension. Replacement external staircase. Part In fill extension to f…

22/00701/FUL 29 Jun 2022

2021 Refused

85 New Road South Darenth KENT DA4 9AT

Demolish existing garage and the erection of a 2 bedroom attached house and single storey…

21/01691/FUL 17 Aug 2021

2021 Approved

83 New Road South Darenth KENT DA4 9AT

Proposed single storey part two storey rear extension

21/01537/HOUSE 14 Jul 2021

2019 Approved

14 East Hill South Darenth KENT DA4 9AN

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and single storey cloakroom. Erection of two sto…

19/02263/HOUSE 25 Sep 2019

2019 Approved

14 East Hill South Darenth KENT DA4 9AN

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and single storey cloakroom. Erection of two sto…

19/02263/HOUSE 25 Sep 2019

2019 Approved

14 East Hill South Darenth KENT DA4 9AN

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and single storey cloakroom and erection of two…

19/01383/HOUSE 30 Jul 2019

2019 Approved

14 East Hill South Darenth KENT DA4 9AN

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and single storey cloakroom and erection of two…

19/01383/HOUSE 30 Jul 2019

2019 Approved

16 New Road South Darenth KENT DA4 9AR

Single storey rear extension with a skylight.

19/00124/HOUSE 15 Mar 2019

2019 Approved

16 New Road South Darenth KENT DA4 9AR

Single storey rear extension with a skylight.

19/00124/HOUSE 15 Mar 2019

2017 Approved

26 East Hill South Darenth Kent DA4 9AN

Creation of a driveway and dropped kerb.

17/00144/HOUSE 23 Mar 2017

2016 Approved

85 New Road South Darenth KENT DA4 9AT

Demolish existing garage and the erection of a 1 bedroom attached house and single storey…

16/02162/FUL 14 Oct 2016

2016 Withdrawn

26 East Hill South Darenth KENT DA4 9AN

The construction of a two storey rear extension along with the raising of the external ea…

16/02161/HOUSE 9 Sep 2016

2016 Approved

26 East Hill South Darenth DA4 9AN

The erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and e…

16/01244/LDCPR 23 Jun 2016

2016 Refused

26 East Hill South Darenth Kent DA4 9AN

The construction of a two storey rear extension along with the raising of the external wa…

16/00350/HOUSE 13 Apr 2016

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