26/01001/LDCPR

1. 16 Apr 2026

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 9 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 23/00823/FUL Refused

  Land North Of 1 - 7 Conifer Way Swanley Kent BR8 7UE

  Erection of 3no. dwelling houses with added dormers/loft extensions and improved children's playground facilities.

  21 Mar 2023 107m away Full applications
• 02/01622/FUL Granted

  Rosedale Nursery College Road Hextable Swanley Kent BR8 7LT

  Erection of glasshouse and polytunnels.

  10 Jul 2002 189m away Full applications
• 02/01623/FUL Granted

  Rosedale Nursery College Road Hextable Swanley Kent BR8 7LT

  Use of land for siting a mobile home.

  10 Jul 2002 189m away Full applications
• 26/01917/ADJ Awaiting decision

  Landscape Centre Provender Nursery Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent BR8 7PS

  Provision of access tracks for existing horticultural use (Retrospective application) and proposed improved access from Birchwood Road (amendment to 25/03443/ADJ)

  17 Jul 2026 217m away Outline
• 02/01841/FUL Refused

  Wilburton Leydenhatch Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7PS

  Erection of 20 No: affordable houses (8 x 3 bed; 12 x 2 bed) and extension of existing house with associated access arrangements and provision of agricultural access.

  6 Aug 2002 217m away Full applications
• 26/00785/HOUSE Refused

  The Oaks Birchwood Road Swanley Kent BR8 7QA

  Proposed infill dormers and additional dormers to front, side and rear elevations. Removal of existing photovoltaic panels. Alterations to roof line.

  25 Mar 2026 301m away Householder

• 26/01190/LDCEX Refused

  September Cottage Church Street Shoreham Kent TN14 7SW

  Lawful Development Certificate to confirm that the Planning Permission SE/03/02924/FUL Lawfully commenced within the 5 Year Planning Condition 5 year period stated in the above Planning Appeal decision dated 27.01.2005.

  8 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00956/LDCPR Granted

  Primrose House Charcott Leigh Kent TN11 8LJ

  Single storey rear extension.

  13 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01336/LDCPR Granted

  34 Tudor Crescent Otford Kent TN14 5QT

  Construction of a loft conversion with flat roof dormer and rooflights to front elevation

  26 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01338/LDCPR Refused

  Dairy Barn Rye Lane Otford Kent TN14 5JF

  Erection of detached three bay garage.

  26 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01204/LDCPR Granted

  19 St Ediths Road Kemsing Kent TN15 6PT

  Removal of existing exterior chimney and replacement with replica fibreglass chimney of similar size and style.

  11 May 2026 Lawful development