11 Leonard Avenue Otford Kent TN14 5RB

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

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 82 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.

• 4 High Street Otford Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5PQ

  03/01152/FUL Submitted 14 May 2003 100 yards away

  Proposed ground and first floor rear extension and alterations.

  Refused Full applications Extension 2 docs

• The Woodman 2 High Street Otford Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5PQ

  03/00125/FUL Submitted 17 Jan 2003 100 yards away

  New pergola detail to the new rear french doors, new side door, decking to rear, demolition of store, reduction of wall height and associated internal alterations. Amended application and letter received 20.02.2003.

  Refused Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 2 docs

• 20 - 24 High Street Otford KENT TN14 5PQ

  19/02938/FUL Submitted 17 Oct 2019 150 yards away

  Demolition of rear extensions, outbuilding & garage, alterations, erection of a 2-storey rear extension and conversion to a mixed use comprising retail unit and 3 no. 2-bed dwelling houses.

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Hilal Restaurant 30 High Street Otford Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5PQ

  23/01391/FUL Submitted 17 May 2023 150 yards away

  Timber decking surface over existing concrete surface to side and rear.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Hilal Restaurant 30 High Street Otford Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5PQ

  23/01662/LBCALT Submitted 8 Jun 2023 150 yards away

  Timber decking surface over existing concrete surface to side and rear.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• The Woodman 2 High Street Otford Kent TN14 5PQ

  26/01435/FUL Submitted 5 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Partial demolition, refurbishment and extensions at The Woodman Public House with retention of existing commercial unit and two existing flats with provision of 2no. new flats with associated hard and soft landscaping. Reinstating of chimney stacks. Restoration of original brickwork. New parking. Alteration to fenestration. New glass balustrade to flat roof.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +2
  Several homes

• 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