Planning application
The Cottage Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Works: Roofing
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Proposed outbuilding/annexe (10.858 m x 6 m; 4 m in height to the ridge and 2.4 m in height at the eaves) to the side of the existing property, approximately 4.5 metres away from the existing property and 2.4 metres from the boundary. The finish will be facing brick and roof tiles to match existing property.
As published by the council, reference 26/00587/LDCPR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00587/LDCPR
- Type
- Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 5 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 8 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 19 May 2026
- Ward
- Eynsford
- Parish
- Eynsford
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- DA4 0JJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Sevenoaks register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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26/00563/HOUSE Refused
The Cottage Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Removal of existing garage and rear lean-to. New double storey side extension and double storey infill extension with new roof design. First floor terrace addition. Full loft conversion to first floor and additional loft space in new roof with roof lights and alterations to fenestration. Widened entrance and new dormer windows to the front.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Mar 2026
Received by Sevenoaks
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8 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 May 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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8 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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