Farningham Hill House Farningham Hill Road Farningham Kent DA4 0JR Data via plota.co.uk

26/00974/HOUSE - Householder Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Permission to regularise the introduction of a portico to the principal elevation of the main dwelling, the enlargement of the previously approved swimming pool building, and the erection of an outdoor kitchen/bar structure with an associated raised terrace. The works also comprise the construction of a gatehouse at the site entrance, the erection of a detached garage, and the provision of a plant building with an associated dog kennel. In addition, alterations have been made to the boundary treatments surrounding the property, along with the formation of an external seating area and associated landscaping works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Apr 2026
Validated
9 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Sevenoaks
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#118 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sevenoaks ranks #108 out of 292 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, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #173 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #192 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #108 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #91 of 292
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