Scotts Hill, South Park, Sevenoaks, TN13

Development site in a secluded location, outline planning permission granted, in close proximity of Sevenoaks town and mainline station DESCRIPTION The site sits in a secluded location off a quiet, private cul-de sac on the western side of Sevenoaks town. There is a large tree buffer along the rear of the site, providing natural screening between the proposal and the railway line. The topography of the site falls away from North to South. There are two existing outbuildings within the site, with existing vehicular access from the private lane, Scotts Hill, off South Park. Half of the site sits within part of the town's Conservation Area with the other half outside of it. There is another part of the Conservation Area located to the South West which takes into account properties fronting Oakhill Road. There is a public right of way running to the North of the site and forking off towards the North East and South West which provides a footpath to the town from the Kippington area. There are no TPO's on the land but the rules of the conservation area would need to be observed. The proposed property must be sited within a defined area of the land and must respect a ''sight-line' height restriction A tree next to the entrance would also need to be removed due to its proximity to the proposal. To keep the height of the proposed house down it has been partly dug into the slope to take advantage of the topography, which would mean entering the property at the higher level. This takes advantage of views to the south and a decked or raised terrace area could make the most of this location. Outline Planning Permission was granted by Sevenoaks Council on 22nd February 2022 (21/03945/OUT) for a single dwelling, which expires 3 years from the date of permission being granted. Details of the application can be viewed at https://pa.sevenoaks.gov.uk/online-applications/. Applicants are recommended to take their own advice regarding any liability to pay a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). SITUATION The site is located on the Scotts Hill, off South Park, in the heart of Sevenoaks and within 0.7 miles of Sevenoaks station. Sevenoaks town offers a good range of shopping facilities, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as the Stag theatre/cinema, an M&S clothes and food store and a Waitrose supermarket. Sevenoaks mainline rail station serves Charing Cross and Cannon Street (London Bridge from around 23 minutes). The area is well supplied with highly-regarded state and private schools with popular choices in Sevenoaks itself including Walthamstow Hall (preparatory and senior) and Sevenoaks School (public), Solefields, Granville and New Beacon preparatory schools and St Thomas primary school. There are grammar annexes in Sevenoaks as well as grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells which are easily reached by bus or train. Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels golf and health club in Hildenborough also nearby. Cricket, Rugby and Hockey are played in the Hollybush area of Sevenoaks. Knole Park is about ½ mile away, with its 1000 acres of beautiful countryside full of deer and wildlife, providing picturesque walking opportunities. The M25 is easily accessible, just 2.3 miles distant providing access to London, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports as well as the national motorway network. PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Services: No services are currently connected to the site. - Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council DIRECTIONS From Sevenoaks station, turn right into Granville Road and continue for approximately 0.4 miles, past Clarendon Road. Turn right into South Park (private road). Follow this road until you see Scotts Hill on your left. Turn into Scotts Hill. A set of double wooden gates ahead just past Stable Cottage leads to the land.