Planning - Current Issues
This section provides brief details of current and recent building development proposals, planning applications and decisions, and The Society’s opinion and response. It will be up-dated regularly. Click here for a useful summary of the main building schemes. Full details of applications submitted to Sevenoaks District Council and the very latest position can be viewed on its Planning Portal, by entering a key word or the application reference number. http://pa.sevenoaks.gov.uk/online-applications Quick Guide “Current Planning Issues” contains both proposed and on-going schemes, and also recent applications, including those that may resurface through appeal or revised application. In addition, this section contains an overview of important recent applications even if the application is concluded, so that the decision and conditions (and adherence) can be seen. (eg the Buckhurst 2 car park proposal). They are below in order of topicality or perceived importance. The separate section “Previous Applications” includes a) details and the past history of developments summarised in Current Planning Issues, and b) applications which have been concluded one way or another. They are split into development in a) Sevenoaks Town, and b) the immediate Surroundings. Older development schemes are in the separate “Archives” section of the website, under “Planning”.
The Society is often approached by local residents or their Associations and other concerned bodies and persons regarding proposed developments affecting private residences. The Society monitors the weekly list of planning applications and whilst in general we try to keep out of neighbour disputes, we may well become involved in commenting upon or objecting to, a proposal where we believe there is a public interest concern. This may arise where a proposal involves inappropriate development, the alteration or demolition of a listed or locally listed building or where a proposal creates an adverse impact on the setting of such a building or conservation area. As with all schemes, we will also consider whether the proposed design is consistent with the character of the area, notable trees and open spaces may be affected, or there are significant traffic implications.