23/01598/HOUSE

1. 7 Jun 2023

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 28 Jul 2023

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 23/01599/LBCALT Refused

  Leaders Hodsoll Street Hodsoll Street Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7LH

  Reconstruction of garage.

  7 Jun 2023 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01399/LBCALT Awaiting decision

  Holywell Park Greenfields Hodsoll Street Kent TN15 7LE

  Refurbishment, retention and repair of the existing panelling; Removal of the raised floor area within the dining room; Removal of the existing fireplace, which will be reused following the lowering of the raised floor area; Replacement of the modern carpet with LVT tiles over an existing modern floor structure.

  2 Jun 2026 188m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 23/01403/FUL Granted

  Holywell Park Farm Rosemary Lane Hodsoll Street Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7JX

  Conversion of an existing barn to provide a single dwelling. Associated landscaping and boundary fencing.

  18 May 2023 387m away Full applications
• 23/01288/HOUSE Granted

  2 Pettings Cottages Hodsoll Street Hodsoll Street Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7LH

  New single storey side extension, porch to front of existing house with removal of front gate and new paving.

  5 May 2023 409m away Householder

• 26/01110/HOUSE Granted

  Brooklands Crockenhill Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JL

  Demolition of existing garage to be replaced with new detached double garage and associated retaining walls.

  29 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/01077/HOUSE Granted

  10 The Croft Swanley Kent BR8 7HU

  Demolition of existing conservatory and gate and proposed single storey rear extension with rooflight and associated landscaping and new gate. Loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights.

  24 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/00438/HOUSE Refused

  Wildflower Cottage Main Road Knockholt Kent TN14 7NT

  Alterations to driveway with new vehicular access and new gate. Landscaping.

  20 Feb 2026 Householder
• 26/00976/HOUSE Granted

  Oaklea Birchin Cross Road Knatts Valley Kent TN15 6XJ

  First floor extension and refurbishment works.

  14 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/01347/HOUSE Refused

  St Ives Maplescombe Lane Farningham Kent DA4 0JY

  Demolition of existing detached garage with first floor hobby room plus the single storey side room and the construction of a new two storey side extension to provide additional accommodation for the family. Alterations to fenestration

  27 May 2026 Householder