8 St Lukes Cottages London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7AS

1. 26 Feb 2026

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 20 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Sevenoaks granted permission on 27 May 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.

• Land South Of 1 To 12 St Lukes Close Swanley Kent BR8 7XT

  25/02730/WTPO Submitted 24 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Cherry tree x1 and Birch x 1. Crown lift by 4-6m above the carriageway and cut back 0.5-1m away from the edge of the road.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 17 St Lukes Close Swanley KENT BR8 7XT

  21/02407/PAE Submitted 20 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Prior notification of a single storey rear extension which extends 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 3 metres and eaves height of 3 metres.

  Refused Prior approval Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 St Lukes Close Swanley Kent BR8 7XT

  26/01835/WTPO Submitted 13 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Indian Bean tree - Trimming/cutting back overhanging branches 2-4 on lower branches, 5m to higher.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Gayhurst London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7AQ

  23/00631/HOUSE Submitted 6 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Lesley Close Swanley Kent BR8 7AX

  26/01504/HOUSE Submitted 12 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Birchwood Heights Care Home Hilda May Avenue Swanley KENT BR8 7BT

  21/01481/CONVAR Submitted 11 May 2021 150 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 and 5 of 20/01072/CONVAR (Variation of condition 3 of 19/00069/FUL demolition of existing building and a proposed 75 Bed Care Home and associated landscaping and car park) to amend ground floor bedroom window to external doors/windows and landscaping.

  Granted Conditions Demolition Windows or glazing 12 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