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The Birches Birchwood Road Swanley Kent BR8 7QA

Awaiting decision Sevenoaks 26/01163/OUT Outline

Works: Demolition Several homes

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 5No dwellings with some matters reserved except access and layout.

As published by the council, reference 26/01163/OUT

Application record

Reference
26/01163/OUT
Category
Outline
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
6 May 2026
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Postcode
BR8 7QA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 May 2026

    Received by Sevenoaks

  2. 11 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 6 October 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.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Sevenoaks for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About outline applications

How this application type works

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

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    26/02131/ADJ Submitted 11 Aug 2026 0m away

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    Cross boundary outline application for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 5 No. dwellings and engineered changes in ground levels with access road, parking and cycle stores (consideration of access and layout only)

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    26/01820/ADJ Submitted 10 Jul 2026 0m away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

    Cross boundary outline application for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 5 No. dwellings and engineered changes in ground levels with access road, parking and cycle stores (consideration of access and layout only).

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    26/00933/OBB Submitted 11 Aug 2026 0m away

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