Planning application
Orchard Cottage And Briar Cottage Church Path Swanley Village Swanley Kent BR8 7NZ
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Demolition Windows or glazing Trees Small domestic
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Proposal
Demolition of conservatory, storage room, existing x2 garages and outbuildings. Single storey extension to South West elevation and single storey and two storey extensions to North and South West elevations of Orchard Cottage and first floor extension to North East Elevation of Briar Cottage. Construction of detached 3 bay garage to Orchard Cottage and construction of single garage with storage to Briar Cottage. Removal of trees, extension of driveway and erection of two access gates. Alterations to fenestration. Rooflight. Extension to existing fencing. New fence.
As published by the council, reference 25/03530/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 25/03530/FUL
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 18 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 26 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Swanley Christchurch & Swanley Village
- Parish
- Swanley
- Postcode
- BR8 7NZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Dec 2025
Received by Sevenoaks
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26 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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