Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from use for agriculture to residential use including the siting of caravans, mobile homes and utility buildings (“the Material Change of Use”) and associated operational development in the form of the creation of a new access, the laying of hardstanding consisting of tarmac and hardcore membrane and the installation of cesspits (“the Operational Development”) (“the Development”)
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Borough Success Rate
In Sevenoaks District Council, approx 25.9% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 58 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Steen A
Archive Data: 70 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
41.4%
↑ High
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
Inspector's Analysis
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Appeal Decisions
Site visit made on 28 January 2026
by AJ Steen BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 10 March 2026
Appeal A Ref: APP/G2245/C/25/3373386
Appeal B Ref: APP/G2245/C/25/3373387
Appeal C Ref: APP/G2245/C/25/3373388
Appeal D Ref: APP/G2245/C/25/3373389
Land at Seasons Farm, Pooti…