West Heath School Ashgrove Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1SR Data via plota.co.uk

26/01303/LBCALT - Listed Building Consent (Alt/Ext) Approved
Schools, care & communityExtensions & alterationsSolar & renewablesUtility infrastructure

Proposal

Proposed two storey extension to North West elevation of main building, incorporating main hall, 6 new classrooms, servery, WC accommodation and relocation of school main entrance/reception. Installation of PV equipment and mechanical plant at roof level and relocation of boiler flue to existing building. New hard and soft landscaping. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 May 2026
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Approved
20 Jul 2026

Approved on 20 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 20 Jul 2026

Documents 30

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF OFFICER REPORT Decision · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF GRANT - LISTED BUILDING CONSENT Decision · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 9

PDF PLANNING DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT LBC Design And Access Statement · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF NOISE ASSESSMENT REPORT Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BS5837 TREE SURVEY AND ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED HABITAT MAP BNG · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF HERITAGE STATEMENT GRADE II LISTED BUILDING Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ENERGY STATEMENT Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY GAIN PLAN BNG · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BASELINE HABITAT MAP BNG · 21 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 21 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 4

PDF CONSERVATION OFFICER Consultations - Response · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL Consultations - Response · 3 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PARISH COUNCIL CONSULTATION LETTER Consultations - Request · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATION - CONSULTEES STATUS Consultations - Request · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 14

PDF TIGER PRO 72HC-TV SPECIFICATION SHEET Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ISO-VK SOUND-INSULATED INLINE CENTRIFUGAL FAN SPECIFICATIONS Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CGI RENDER OF EXTERIOR 5 Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CGI RENDER OF EXTERIOR 2 Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CGI RENDER OF EXTERIOR 6 Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ IMG CGI RENDER OF EXTERIOR 3 Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF OPTIONS APPRAISAL Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CGI RENDER OF EXTERIOR 4 Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ IMG CGI RENDER OF EXTERIOR 1 Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAYS APPRAISAL TECHNICAL NOTE 7558/01 Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF GOLD AND COMPACT QUICKGUIDE Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ECODAN AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP PRODUCT INFORMATION Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BAUDER SEED AND PLUG GREEN ROOF SYSTEM SUMMARY Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BAUDER TOTAL ROOF SYSTEM SUMMARY Application Details · 21 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Listed Building Consent (Alt/Ext)
Postcode
TN13 1SR
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Ward
Sevenoaks Kippington
Parish
Sevenoaks
Target decision
16 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
20 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
DMP

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Cedar tree - section of branch to be removed.
25/00012/W5DAY
2025 Approved
Cedar tree - section of branch to be removed.
25/00012/W5DAY
2024 Approved
Remove a leaning Ash Tree
24/00585/W5DAY
2024 Approved
Remove a leaning Ash Tree
24/00585/W5DAY
2024 Approved
Various works to trees
24/00074/WTPO
2024 Approved
Various works to trees
24/00074/WTPO
2023 Approved
Removal of corrugated asbestos roof on OT/Dance studio area of school. Install new slated…
23/02821/FUL
2023 Approved
Fell trees
23/03184/W5DAY
2023 Approved
Oak - Crown lift to 5.5m
23/02118/WTPO
2023 Approved
Widening and re-surfacing of the existing and temporary access roads within the site with…
23/01412/FUL
2023 Approved
Erection of timber and wire fencing and installing security signage to North-West of the…
23/01569/FUL
2022
Widening and re-surfacing of the existing and temporary access roads within the site with…
22/02535/FUL
2022 Approved
Increase in height of boundary fence
22/01002/FUL
2022 Approved
Replacement front lobby doors.
22/00659/LBCALT
2022 Withdrawn
Replacement front lobby doors.
22/00357/LDCLBC
2021 Approved
Temporary permission for 5 years for the siting of 20ft containers
21/04166/FUL
2021 Approved
Existing main hall, nurses room and part hallway to be demolished.
21/02873/LBCDEM
2021 Approved
Ceiling repair.
21/02797/LBCALT
2021 Approved
Temporary siting of container in order to store school/furniture equipment so that propos…
21/02383/FUL
2021 Approved
To seal asbestos paint on all walls
21/01686/LDCLBC
2019 Refused
44 additional car parking spaces including works to the external landscape. An additional…
19/03221/FUL
2020 Approved
Fell Oak tree.
20/01445/W5DAY
2020 Approved
Replacement enclosure to existing swimming pool. Construction of additional changing room…
20/00072/FUL
2018 Approved
Construction of bin store.
18/02949/FUL
2018 Approved
Construction of bin store.
18/02949/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
1-4 Colt Bungalows West Heath School Ashgrove Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1SR
Change of use of 4 no. colt buildings from boarding houses (C1) to Classrooms (F1) and in…
25/01591/FUL
2025
1-4 Colt Bungalows West Heath School Ashgrove Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1SR
Change of use of 4 no. colt buildings from boarding houses (C1) to Classrooms (F1) and in…
25/01591/FUL
2018 Approved
The New School At West Heath West Heath School Ashgrove Road Sevenoaks KENT TN13 1SR
Retention of 1no. single storey temporary Portakabin building currently being used as a s…
18/00204/FUL
2018 Approved
The New School At West Heath West Heath School Ashgrove Road Sevenoaks KENT TN13 1SR
Retention of 1no. single storey temporary Portakabin building currently being used as a s…
18/00204/FUL
2017 Approved
The New School At West Heath West Heath School Ashgrove Road Sevenoaks KENT TN13 1SR
2 single-storey Portakabin Ltd Titan buildings currently being used as additional classro…
17/00894/FUL
Sevenoaks
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#115 of 296 councils
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Other 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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings