Air Quality in Sevenoaks District has improved in recent years. We want to build on this success by introducing a new plan to reduce air pollution further.
Our role is to monitor the air quality in the District and to draw up a plan to improve air quality.
However, we cannot improve air quality on our own. We need to work with partners, such as Kent County Council, that looks after roads, cycle paths and public transport, and residents and businesses to encourage them to use...More
Sevenoaks District Council are in the early stages of proposals to provide more parking, regenerate the FTRA Club, the shop and surrounding areas and provide some new homes.
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Sevenoaks District Council has commissioned Sustrans to provide a comprehensive Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for the Sevenoaks Urban Area. This covers Sevenoaks Town and the surrounding settlements of Dunton Green, Riverhead, Chipstead and Bessels Green. However, we will also be considering links from the surrounding areas into the urban area including Otford, Seal, Kemsing, Ide Hill and Underriver.
The plan will detail potential walking and cycling...More
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 contributions to local and/or strategic infrastructure projects across the District. This could be...More
Sevenoaks Town Council have prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan, which sets out a vision for the future of the Town and planning policies which, once adopted, will be used to determine planning applications locally.
Sevenoaks Town Council formally submitted the Sevenoaks Town Neighbourhood Plan proposal to Sevenoaks District Council on Monday 20th June 2022.
In accordance with Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), the submission...More
Local Plan 2040
We’ve drafted an important part of the new Local Plan.
The new Local Plan covers the period up to 2040. As we’re committed to protecting the Green Belt (covering 93% of the District), at this stage, we are not considering any Green Belt release. The new plan proposes most new developments should be constructed within existing built up areas.
The plan includes proposals for new homes, protecting business space and...More
Local Plan 2040
We’ve drafted an important part of the new Local Plan.
The new Local Plan covers the period up to 2040. As we’re committed to protecting the Green Belt (covering 93% of the District), at this stage, we are not considering any Green Belt release. The new plan proposes most new developments should be constructed within existing built up areas.
The plan includes proposals for new homes, protecting business space and...More
Sevenoaks District Council is undertaking a review of Farningham Conservation Area and its appraisal.
Conservation area appraisals help Sevenoaks District Council and local communities to preserve the special character of conservation areas. Please see the accompanying Introduction to Conservation Areas for further information about conservation areas and appraisals.
This work is part of a rolling programme to review our conservation areas within the District...More
Sevenoaks District Council is undertaking a review of Eynsford Conservation Area and its appraisal.
Conservation area appraisals help Sevenoaks District Council and local communities to preserve the special character of conservation areas. Please see the accompanying Introduction to Conservation Areas for further information about conservation areas and appraisals.
This work is part of a rolling programme to review our conservation areas within the District...More
Sevenoaks District Council is undertaking a review of Kemsing Conservation Area and its appraisal.
Conservation area appraisals help Sevenoaks District Council and local communities to preserve the special character of conservation areas. Please see the accompanying Introduction to Conservation Areas for further information about conservation areas and appraisals.
This work is part of a rolling programme to review our conservation areas within the District...More
We’re working with Kent County Council to deliver a new walking, wheeling and cycling route connecting the east and west of Sevenoaks town.
The route will provide a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to the car, helping to improve our health and air quality while cutting our carbon footprint.
The route connects many of the town’s schools with the communities they serve, from Riverhead and Amherst Schools in the west with Trinity, Weald of Kent and Tunbridge...More
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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 sustainably around the area. The development of the LCWIP includes a review of existing conditions,...More
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 costs on voluntary sector organisations in the Sevenoaks District.
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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.
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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 contributions to local and/or strategic infrastructure projects across the District. This could be...More
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 cause harassment, alarm and distress. This means those causing trouble cannot return to the...More
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 sustainably around the area. The development of the LCWIP includes a review of existing conditions,...More