Residents across the Sevenoaks district are being called upon to have their say on a fresh batch of proposed developments. Sevenoaks District Council has officially published its latest schedule of planning and listed building applications, opening a formal consultation period for local feedback.
Public Notice and Key Deadlines
The council's notice was published in the Sevenoaks Chronicle and on the Public Notice Portal on December 25, 2025. This marks the start of a period where community input is actively sought. Anyone wishing to comment on any of the applications must ensure their representations are submitted by the deadline of January 15, 2026.
Comments can be sent via email to planning.comments@sevenoaks.gov.uk or by post to the Planning Department at the council's Argyle Road offices. All submissions must quote the relevant application reference and include the respondent's name and address. The council has stated that these comments will be published online and may be shared with councillors, the applicant, and other relevant parties.
Details of the Latest Applications
The new applications cover a variety of projects in several towns and villages within the district, including Sevenoaks, Hextable, Crockham Hill, Chipstead, Farningham, and Sundridge. The proposals range from modest home improvements to significant landscape changes.
Notable applications include:
- 25/03396/HOUSE, 1 Pontoise Close, Sevenoaks (TN13 3ES): Plans for a single-storey rear extension, a new front porch, and alterations to create two parking spaces with new fencing.
- 25/03419/HOUSE, Trimworth Stables, Crockham Hill: Conversion of an attached garage into living space with new roof windows and internal modifications.
- 25/03000/LBCALT, 19 Chevening Road, Chipstead: Listed Building Consent to remove an internal kitchen fireplace and chimney breast, and plaster the living room fireplace.
- 25/02685/CONVAR, Hilltop Farm, Farningham: A request to vary a condition on an existing permission for a 14-pitch private Gypsy and Traveller site, seeking to allow static caravans instead of touring caravans.
- 25/03384/HOUSE, 214 Claremont Road, Hextable (BR8 7QU): A proposed single-storey rear extension with internal alterations.
- 25/01884/FUL, Dryhill Farm, Sundridge: Proposals to create earth mounding, a wildlife pond, woodland planting, and associated fencing and gates.
How to Get Involved and Stay Informed
The council is encouraging anyone with concerns or who believes they may be directly affected by any of the proposals to make a formal representation before the deadline. Full details of each application are available for public scrutiny on the council's online planning portal.
For residents unable to access the internet, the planning team should be contacted directly and as soon as possible to arrange alternative access to the application details. Staying informed about local planning matters is crucial for community engagement and ensuring development aligns with residents' interests and the area's character.
