House alterations at Chenies 84 Oakhill Road, Sevenoaks

“- 25/03547/HOUSE Revised expiry date 22 May 2026 Proposal: Improvements to the facades, a new entrance door and internal remodelling of the room arrangements. Adaption of an existing integral garage into a bedroom and ensuite, and infilling of the porch area at ground floor to enlarge one of the bedrooms. Relocation of the front door and alterations to fenestration.”

“The dwelling as existing has yellow bricks, brown timber effect cladding and tiled roof. Sevenoaks - Kippington And Oakhill Road Conservation Area crosses the front of the site (north-eastern section of the site), but the house remains outside of the Conservation Area. Description of proposal 2 Improvements to the facades, a new entrance door and internal remodelling of the room arrangements.”

“Para 11 of the NPPF also states that where there are no relevant development plan policies, or the policies which are most important for determining the application are out-of-date, permission should be granted unless: • the application of policies in this Framework that protect areas or assets of particular importance provides a strong reason for refusing the development proposed 7 ; or • any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the…”

“42 Overall, the proposal is considered to conserve the setting of the heritage assets in line with policies EN4 of the ADMP and C1 of the STNP. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) 43 The application is not CIL liable. Conclusion 44 The proposal is considered compliant with local and national policies and is therefore recommended for approval.”

“Tree Officer: 21 Following the removal of the Garage development form the proposal, there appear to be no likely arboricultural impacts and so I offer no objections. KCC Highways: 22 No comment Representations 23 None received Chief Planning Officer’s appraisal 24 The main planning considerations are: • Design and Impact on Street Scene • Neighbouring Amenity • Impact on setting of heritage assets…”

“Sevenoaks Town Council: 16 Sevenoaks Town Council recommended approval, provided the Conservation Officer is satisfied with the materials used. Conservation Officer: 17 The dwelling is just outside boundary of the Kippington/Oakhill Conservation Area, while the front boundary treatment and part of the front garden are within designated area. It is also on the periphery of setting of a Grade II listed Gas Lamp to the northwest of the site.”

“It was moved from the Chair that the recommendation as set out in the report be agreed.”

“The motion was put to the vote and it was…”

“Resolved: that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

“1) The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 2) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details: 25108 Drawing Numbers: P150 P2, P451, P151 P2, P200 P1, P450 P1 and P001 P2 (Design and Access Statement) For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper…”

“The details shall be implemented as approved. To conserve the character and appearance of the setting of the conservation area (Sevenoaks - Kippington And Oakhill Road) in accordance with policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan and policy C1 of the Sevenoaks Town Neighbourhood Plan.”