Birling Cottage Coldharbour Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8EX

1. 25 Feb 2026

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 10 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Sevenoaks took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Sevenoaks for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Sevenoaks decided householder applications in a median of 82 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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 Bottle House Inn Coldharbour Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8ET

  26/01673/FUL Submitted 29 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Convert first and second floors to 6 No. guest bedrooms, add rear elevation dormer window and 3 No. rooflights, relocate first floor fire escape door and balustrade. Alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 43 docs

• Old Waterworks Cottage Coldharbour Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8ET

  26/02009/HOUSE Submitted 29 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Erection of a detached, open fronted, two bay oak framed garage.

  Awaiting decision

• Godfrey House Coldharbour Road Penshurst Tonbridge Kent TN11 8ET

  23/01851/LDCPR Submitted 29 Jun 2023 300 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear conservatory.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Barn West Of Coldharbour Farm Coldharbour Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8EX

  25/03062/FUL Submitted 28 Oct 2025 0.3 miles away

  Demolition of open sided outbuilding. Removal of storage container. Conversion of existing Dutch style barn to form new detached dwelling with associated landscaping and parking.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 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