Hillcrest Chafford Lane Fordcombe Kent TN3 0SH

1. 26 Jan 2026

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 25 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Sevenoaks granted permission on 23 April 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Cottage Chafford Farm Chafford Lane Fordcombe Kent TN3 0SH

  26/02501/DETAIL Submitted 18 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  Details pursuant to condition 4 (Ground Contamination - Phase 1 Environmental report and Phase 2 Scope of works) of 26/00212/FUL.

  Awaiting decision

• Oakfield House Chafford Lane Fordcombe Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0SH

  02/01436/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2002 100 yards away

  Loft conversion with dormer to front roof slope.

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 2 docs

• St. Peters House Chafford Lane Fordcombe Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0SH

  02/02315/FUL Submitted 7 Oct 2002 150 yards away

  First floor extension and two storey external staircase

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• The Cottage Chafford Farm Chafford Lane Fordcombe Kent TN3 0SH

  26/00212/FUL Submitted 29 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Construct a detached single storey dwelling as replacement for the Gate Cottage that was destroyed by fire on 10 November 2024. Associated landscaping and alterations to driveway. Air Source Heat Pump and Solar Panels. Cesspool tank.

  Granted Full applications 37 docs
  Small domestic

• St Peters Church Spring Hill Fordcombe Kent TN3 0RY

  23/01482/W5DAY Submitted 26 May 2023 250 yards away

  Chestnut tree - removal of 1 branch

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Wren Cottage The Green Fordcombe Kent TN3 0RY

  25/02525/WTCA Submitted 3 Sep 2025 300 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  2 x Cherry trees - fell

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 26/01183/HOUSE Granted

  Windy Ridge Church Road Hartley Kent DA3 8DY

  Proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of single-storey rear extension.

  Received 8 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/01364/HOUSE Granted

  Kennels Cottage 1 Coombe Road Otford Kent TN14 5RJ

  Demolition of existing porch and construction/relocation of new porch, new single storey rear extension. Alterations to roof line and fenestration, including new dormers, roof lights and changes to windows and doors. Widened parking area, new path and pedestrian gate and fence. Associated hard and soft landscaping.

  Received 29 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/00879/HOUSE Refused

  Pinewood Church Road Hartley Kent DA3 8DN

  Two story side extension with a part pitched roof to the front elevation and then flat roof to rear and a rooflight to the existing roof above the existing staircase. New pedestrian access with new wall and removal of existing hedge. Alterations to fenestration.

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/01245/HOUSE Refused

  Ashdown Well Hill Lane Orpington Kent BR6 7QJ

  Front and rear extension with the addition of new wall/roof cladding materials and rooflights. Alterations to fenestration.

  Received 15 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/01118/HOUSE Granted

  Bothy Cottage Highfield Row Dow Lane Knatts Valley Kent TN15 6XN

  Demolition of existing porch; rear conservatory and shed; erection of single storey front with open porch and rear extension and detached garage; installation of rooflights, air source heat pump, air con unit and solar panels, alterations of fenestration and associated works. Juliet balcony. Landscaping.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder