Previous Strategic Planning consultations

27 results

  • Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy Survey

    We are inviting views on our updated Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy. This Policy sets out how we will work to improve standards in privately rented homes, respond to complaints, support landlords and agents, and how and when we take enforcement action where necessary. This survey asks for your feedback on whether the revised Policy is clear, fair, proportionate and effective. We are particularly interested in whether the... More
    Closed 30 August 2026

  • Have your say on our ‘Homelessness and Rough Sleepers’ Strategy’

    Have your say on our ‘Homelessness and Rough Sleepers’ Strategy’ All the information you provide in this survey will be treated in confidence. The draft Strategy reflects the latest changes to national policy, including the Government’s National Plan to End Homelessness, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Our priorities include three broad themes. We are keen to hear... More
    Closed 30 August 2026

  • Tenancy Strategy 2026-2031 Survey

    Have Your Say on the Draft Tenancy Strategy 2026–2031 We are seeking view on our revised Tenancy Strategy 2026–2031. The Tenancy Strategy sets out our expectations for Housing Associations operating within the Sevenoaks District. It provides guidance on the types of tenancies that should be offered, how tenancy reviews and renewals should be managed, and how social housing can be used effectively to meet local housing needs. The... More
    Closed 30 August 2026

  • Allocations Policy Review – Staff and Stakeholder Survey

    Staff and Stakeholders survey for Sevenoaks District Council Housing Allocations Policy This policy sets out who can join our Housing Register and how we allocate social housing to people on the Housing Register. Demand for social housing in our District is far higher than the number of homes we have, so we must prioritise households with the greatest need. We have a legal duty to prioritise certain groups, but we can also use our discretion to support other local... More
    Closed 24 July 2026

  • Allocation Policy Review - Customer Survey

    Customers we are reviewing our Housing Allocations Policy. This policy sets out who can join our Housing Register and how we allocate social housing to people on the Housing Register. Demand for social housing in our District is far higher than the number of homes we have, so we must prioritise households with the greatest need. We have a legal duty to prioritise certain groups, but we can also use our discretion to support other local priorities... More
    Closed 24 July 2026

  • Private Sector Housing Grants Policy Customer Survey

    We’re asking customers for their views on their experiences of using our Private Sector Housing Grant service. Our survey should only take a few minutes. The information you provide will help us understand customer satisfaction and how the service could be improved in the future. If you provide any personal information, it will not be passed on to any other organisations and it will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can view our Privacy... More
    Closed 15 December 2025

  • Private Sector Housing Grant Policy Consultation Questionnaire

    Private Sector Housing Grants Policy The draft Private Sector Housing Grants Policy is designed to assist the most vulnerable people living in the Private Sector within the Sevenoaks District. There are strong links between poor housing conditions and poor health. Poor housing disproportionately affects vulnerable people who do not have the necessary resources to keep their homes in good repair, or who require adaptations or alterations to their home to support them... More
    Closed 15 December 2025

  • Sevenoaks District Local Plan - Regulation 18 Consultation (Autumn 2025)

    Sevenoaks District Local Plan - Regulation 18 Consultation (Autumn 2025) The consultation is now closed. We are currently processing and publishing responses. Please note there is likely to be a delay in processing received responses, as we received a high volume of responses via email and letter over the last few days of the consultation. We kindly ask for your patience whilst we work through these. About the new Local Plan The Local Plan will guide how new developments... More
    Closed 11 December 2025

  • Sevenoaks District Community Safety Survey

    The Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership brings together all of the local agencies who work together to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime. The Partnership has three core aims. They are to: Reduce and detect crime Reduce anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime Strengthen community involvement Each year, the Partnership,carries our an assessment... More
    Closed 15 November 2025

  • Sevenoaks East-West Launch Cycle

    Local people are invited to the opening of the Sevenoaks East-West walking, wheeling and cycling route at the Sevenoaks Education Campus (home to Trinity School, The Weald of Kent and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys) on Saturday 11 October 2025. The event begins at 12.30pm with a free cycle repair workshop, run by The Bike Warehouse in Sevenoaks, free police bike marking and information stalls. An opening ceremony will take place at 1.15pm... More
    Closed 9 October 2025

  • Support for carers and how to request a carers assessment

    As part of our safeguarding monitoring, we kindly ask you to to complete the brief survey below on behalf of the Kent & Medway Safeguarding Adults Board. The survey consists of three short questions. More
    Closed 29 September 2025

  • Otford to Sevenoaks Walking, Wheeling & Cycling Route

    Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council are working together to develop a new walking, wheeling and cycling route that connects the heart of Otford to Sevenoaks, allowing residents to travel by a safe, attractive and sustainable means as an alternative to using their cars for short journeys. The route connects Otford village centre to Bat and Ball junction, linking local attractions such as Otford Palace and Palace Park Wood with key commercial spots including... More
    Closed 18 July 2025

  • Targeted Call for Sites - Spring 2025

    Sevenoaks Local Plan – Targeted Call for Sites Sevenoaks District Council is in the process of preparing a new Local Plan for the District and there will be a forthcoming Regulation 18 public consultation in the autumn. You can find out about our Local Plan and our timetable on our website - https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/plan2040 . We are updating our Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA), to assess the... More
    Closed 30 April 2025

  • Eynsford and Farningham Neighbourhood Area - Regulation 6 Consultation

    Eynsford Parish Council and Farningham Parish Council have jointly applied to Sevenoaks District Council to designate the two parishes as a Neighbourhood Area. If designated, they will be able to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan which will set out a vision for the future of the parishes and planning policies which, once adopted, will be used as part of the determination of local planning applications. A formal application to designate a Neighbourhood Area was received on Monday 20... More
    Closed 28 March 2025

  • SDC Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Spending Board - Applications for CIL Funding

    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
    Closed 24 March 2025

  • Kemsing Conservation Area Article 4 Direction

    As part of the re-appraisal of Kemsing Conservation Area that was adopted in 2023 we proposed an Article 4 direction to bring the development of front boundary treatments and front gardens within Kemsing Conservation Area under planning control because these have been identified in the 2023 Conservation Area Appraisal as being an important part of the character and appearance of the conservation area. This Article 4 direction means that consideration can be given to the impact of the... More
    Closed 22 October 2024

  • Fawkham Neighbourhood Plan - Regulation 16 Consultation

    Fawkham Parish Council have prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan, which sets out a vision for the future of the Parish and planning policies which, once made, will be used to determine planning applications locally. Fawkham Parish Council formally submitted the Fawkham Neighbourhood Plan proposal to Sevenoaks District Council on Wednesday 10th April 2024. In accordance with Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), the submission... More
    Closed 19 July 2024

  • Sevenoaks Town East to West Walking, Wheeling & Cycling Route

    Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council are working together to deliver a new walking, wheeling and cycling route that connects the east and west of Sevenoaks town, allowing residents to travel by safe and sustainable means as an alternative to using their cars for short journeys. The funding to deliver the route has already been secured, and we have been working on the design of the route, which has been influenced by the consultation undertaken in Summer 2023.... More
    Closed 3 June 2024

  • Swanley Neighbourhood Plan - Regulation 16 Consultation

    Swanley Town Council has 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 included... More
    Closed 11 January 2024

  • SDC Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Spending Board - Applications for CIL Funding

    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
    Closed 15 September 2023

  • Sevenoaks Town East to West Walking, Wheeling & Cycling Route

    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
    Closed 14 July 2023

  • Farningham Conservation Area Review

    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
    Closed 3 March 2023

  • Eynsford Conservation Area Review

    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
    Closed 3 March 2023

  • Kemsing Conservation Area Review

    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
    Closed 3 March 2023

  • Sevenoaks Town Neighbourhood Plan - Regulation 16 Consultation

    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
    Closed 22 September 2022

  • SDC Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Spending Board - Applications for CIL Funding

    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
    Closed 17 July 2022

  • Sevenoaks Urban Area LCWIP

    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
    Closed 17 June 2022
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