The Cottage Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ

Pending 26/00587/LDCPR
Council
Date received
5 Mar 2026
Date validated
8 Apr 2026
Postcode
DA4 0JJ

Description

Proposed outbuilding/annexe (10.858 m x 6 m; 4 m in height to the ridge and 2.4 m in height at the eaves) to the side of the existing property, approximately 4.5 metres away from the existing property and 2.4 metres from the boundary. The finish will be facing brick and roof tiles to match existing property.

Sevenoaks
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#118 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sevenoaks ranks #108 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Sevenoaks decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #173 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #192 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #108 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #91 of 292
82%
Minor dwellings approved
221 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
14 decided
1,193
Total decisions
154 refused in 2025