Local Plan 2040 We are currently consulting on our Regulation 18 Part 2 Consultation of Plan 2040 - a new Local Plan to cover Sevenoaks District. The new Local Plan covers the period from 2025-2040 and includes proposals for new homes for all, employment land, protecting business space and supporting our high streets and new facilities such as schools, health centres and transport. It also aims to protect the District’s character and...
Closes 11 January 2024
About the register We have set up a register for people who are interested in the self-build or custom-build houses in Sevenoaks District, in line with our duties according to the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 and the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding (Register) Regulations 2016. The register forms part of our evidence base and helps us understand the level of demand for self-build and custom-build houses. This helps us prepare and implement planning policies. ...
Closes 1 February 2030
Swanley Town Council have prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan, which sets out a vision for the future of Swanley and planning policies which, once adopted, will be used to determine planning applications locally. Swanley Town Council formally submitted the Swanley Neighbourhood Plan proposal to Sevenoaks District Council on Thursday 2nd November 2023. In accordance with Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), the submission includes...
Closes 11 January 2024
Welcome to your community mapping tool Sevenoaks District Council has commissioned Sustrans to provide a comprehensive Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for the Swanley Urban Area. This covers Swanley Town and the surrounding areas. The plan will identify a number of walking and cycling routes to encourage residents, commuters and visitors to move more...
Closed 13 October 2023
Sevenoaks District Council is considering a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) at The Vine, Sevenoaks, to combat anti-social behaviour. When a Public Space Protection Order is put in place, it gives the Police and the Council the power to issue a warning or a fixed penalty notice for anti-social behaviour. It will also prohibit behaviour which is likely to...
Closed 24 September 2023
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows local authorities to secure funding for local and/or strategic infrastructure projects to support development. This is a standard charge paid by developers on a per square metre basis of qualifying new development. Further information on CIL can be found on our website . The CIL Spending Board is a Member-led panel who allocate CIL...
Closed 15 September 2023
We are looking to run a Ukrainian information event/s in the Autumn and would like your views on what you would like to see at the event and what would be beneficial to help you settle in the UK.
Closed 8 September 2023
The Voluntary Sector Forum was established to enable voluntary sector organisations to maximise their potential to benefit Sevenoaks District residents, we know how important the health and sustainability of the sector is. Whilst we have heard a lot about how the cost-of-living crisis has affected individuals and households, we are also keen to learn more about the impact of rising...
Closed 17 August 2023