Sevenoaks District Council Unveils New Planning Publicity Schedule
Sevenoaks District Council has officially published a new planning publicity schedule, outlining a range of applications across the district. This includes reserved matters for new housing at DSTL Fort Halstead in Halstead. The public notice was published in the Sevenoaks Chronicle and posted on the Public Notice Portal on February 19, 2026, under the print title Sevenoaks - Planning Applications Listed Buildings And Conservation Areas.
Key Applications Listed Across the District
The applications span multiple locations, including Knockholt, Sundridge, Chiddingstone Hoath, Farningham, Kemsing, Sevenoaks Weald, West Kingsdown, Eynsford, and Halstead. Representations must be received by Thursday, March 12, 2026. Below are some of the notable applications:
- 25/03468/REM – DSTL Fort Halstead, Crow Drive, Halstead: Reserved matters for appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale pursuant to condition 5 of hybrid planning permission 19/05000/HYB for 93 residential dwellings, car and cycle parking, associated infrastructure, and landscaping. The hybrid application was subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment, and an Environmental Statement has been approved.
- 26/00085/MMA – Land west of The Tally Ho, Main Road, Knockholt: Amendment to 25/00644/FUL to revise plot layouts, adjust building positions on Plot 3, change bi-fold doors on the Plot 3 dwelling to windows, and add PV panels to the Plot 3 garage roof.
- 26/00165/OUT – Grove Farm, The Grove, West Kingsdown: Outline application for demolition or removal of existing buildings and structures, and construction of two single-storey dwellings, with all matters reserved except access.
- 25/03023/FUL and 25/03024/LBCALT – Watstock Farm, Wellers Town Road, Chiddingstone Hoath: Conversion of part of the existing stables into two dwellings, parking, alterations to fenestration and internal layout, landscaping with raised beds, and new fencing. This includes full permission and listed building consent applications.
- 26/00181/MMA – The New Cottage, Long Barn Road, Sevenoaks Weald: Amendment to 24/01236/HOUSE to include a new roof light in a second-floor shower room.
- 26/00098/DETAIL – Home Farm House, Riverside, Eynsford: Details pursuant to condition 4 of 25/01923/LBCALT, covering works to window WF2 and an accompanying method statement.
- 26/00064/LBCALT – The White House, Church Road, Sundridge: Addition of a new soil and vent pipe to the side elevation, requiring listed building consent.
- 25/02502/HOUSE – The White House, High Street, Farningham: Proposal for a single-storey timber-frame summerhouse and a secure cycle store.
- 25/02237/LBCALT – The Well Cottage, High Street, Kemsing: Removal of modern brick and plasterboard fabric up to and including bressummer height, with making good and repointing in a lime-based mortar, under listed building consent.
How to View and Comment on Applications
Residents are encouraged to participate in the planning process by viewing documents and submitting comments. Application details and plans are available via Sevenoaks District Council’s online applications portal. If you are unable to view documents online, contact the council’s planning team as soon as possible for assistance.
To submit comments, email planning.comments@sevenoaks.gov.uk or write to Planning Application Comments, Planning Department, Sevenoaks District Council, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HG. Ensure you quote the relevant application reference and include your name and address.
The deadline for representations is Thursday, March 12, 2026. Comments will be published on the council website and may be shared with councillors, the applicant, and other interested parties. Those with concerns or who believe they may be adversely impacted should submit a representation addressing planning-related matters such as design, scale, heritage impact, amenity, access, traffic and parking, landscaping, and environmental considerations.
Understanding Planning Terms
What is a reserved matters application? Reserved matters address the detailed design and layout of a scheme following the grant of outline or hybrid permission, covering appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale where these were not approved at the earlier stage.
What is a minor material amendment (MMA)? A minor material amendment allows changes to an approved scheme that are not fundamentally different from the original permission but still require formal approval by the planning authority.
How do I track a specific application? Use the reference number provided in the notice to search the council’s online planning portal or quote it when contacting the planning team.
Will my comments be public? Yes. Representations form part of the public record, are normally published online, and may be drawn to the attention of councillors, the applicant, and others as part of the decision-making process.
Where to Find Official Notices
The official notice appears in print in the Sevenoaks Chronicle and is posted on the Public Notice Portal. For full details, refer to those official listings or the council’s planning portal. Stay informed by finding, saving, and sharing public notices that affect your local area, powered by the Public Notice Portal Privacy Policy.
