5 Highfield Road Kemsing Kent TN15 6TN

Awaiting decision 26/00649/LDCPR
Council
Date received
11 Mar 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN15 6TN

Description

The refurbishment and replacement of an existing partial loft conversion within the roof space of the dwelling to include the removal and demolition of the existing loft conversion structure. New structural floor joists will be installed to replace the existing loft floor structure in order to support habitable use. The existing roof structure will be locally upgraded and strengthened where required, including upgrading roof rafters as necessary. Six new roof lights.

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%).

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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