Old Downs Lodge 1 Old Downs Hartley Longfield Kent DA3 7AA

1. 17 May 2023

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 30 May 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 6 Old Downs Hartley Longfield Kent DA3 7AA

  23/01856/LDCPR Submitted 29 Jun 2023 46m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Merry Ways Ash Road Hartley KENT DA3 7EF

  21/02021/HOUSE Submitted 22 Jun 2021 108m away

  Conversion of side loft to a habitable space and loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer, juliet balcony and alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Domestic

• 20 Old Downs Hartley Longfield Kent DA3 7AA

  23/01232/HOUSE Submitted 28 Apr 2023 143m away

  First floor side extension. Alterations to roof.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• Beresford Ash Road Hartley Kent DA3 7EF

  26/01659/HOUSE Submitted 29 Jun 2026 158m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  Removal of existing security bollard, replacement with a 1.6m tall gate and erection of a 1.6m fence.

  Awaiting decision
  Small domestic

• 18 Dickens Close Hartley KENT DA3 8DP

  19/02802/HOUSE Submitted 2 Oct 2019 165m away

  Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with velux windows and small first floor side extension with a dormer on existing roof.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 43 Downs Valley Hartley Kent DA3 7RA

  26/01191/LDCPR Submitted 11 May 2026 166m away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  New outbuliding.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• 26/01131/WTPO Granted

  Tilecroft Stones Cross Road Crockenhill Kent BR8 8LT

  Deciduous Tree pruning work to ensure that foliage does not impede the highway, footpaths and driveways, additionally, branches over the main dwelling's roof, outbuildings, and utility cables, such as electric and phone lines are trimmed to ensure safety and prevent obstruction.

  1 May 2026 Trees
• 26/01363/WTCA Granted

  Water House Darenth Way Shoreham Kent TN14 7SE

  Various works to trees.

  28 May 2026 Trees
• 26/01402/WTCA Granted

  Sundridge Village Hall Main Road Sundridge Kent TN14 6EJ

  Various works to Trees.

  2 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/01391/WTCA Granted

  Jasmine Cottage School Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7PJ

  Various works to trees.

  1 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/01169/WTPO Granted

  Building Q14 DRA Fort Halstead Crow Drive Halstead Kent TN13 2TL

  Various Tree Works.

  6 May 2026 Trees