10 Homefield Road Riverhead Kent TN13 2DU

1. 23 Apr 2026

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 26 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 July 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 80 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.

• 49 London Road Riverhead KENT TN13 2DD

  21/01846/HOUSE Submitted 10 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Formation of vehicle access

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 30 Chipstead Lane Riverhead Kent TN13 2AG

  26/00005/HOUSE Submitted 2 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed side infill extension to an end of terrace dwelling with pitched slate roof & 2.No conservation rooflights

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs
  Domestic

• 30 Chipstead Lane Riverhead KENT TN13 2AG

  21/02561/WTCA Submitted 2 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  T 1 Hazel - pollard. T 2 Cherry - remove. T 3 Hazel - pollard.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• The Beehive 28 Chipstead Lane Riverhead Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2AG

  23/02346/WTCA Submitted 11 Aug 2023 100 yards away

  works to trees

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 38A Chipstead Lane Riverhead KENT TN13 2AG

  21/02560/WTCA Submitted 2 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  T 1 Eucalyptus - section fell, leaving stump as low as possible.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 48 Chipstead Lane Riverhead Kent TN13 2AG

  25/02346/LBCALT Submitted 18 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~24 Oct

  Construction of a garden pergola

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 8 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