Church Road (Ash Road to St Johns Lane)

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Church Road runs for 1.6 miles through much of the length of Hartley. It is the ancient highway that took travellers up to All Saints' Church and Hartley Court, the old manor house of Hartley. This article deals with what can be characterised as the "urban" part of the road, as is goes through the centre of Hartley. It is also the only part of the road on mains gas.

There is some query as to whether the road has always been called Church Road, as late as 1922 the district council were referring to the road as "Stocks Road", and the developers of the Payne and Trapps estate simply called it "Main Road". It is probable that like Castle Hill, the road had a number of unofficial names until Church Road was finally settled upon.

In the past this part of Church Road was much narrower with features such as blind corners to catch out the unwary. The narrowess of the road can be seen in the map which compares the modern map (colour) with the 1955 map (black and while). The postcard shows the road in about 1920 from Stack Lane to the house called "Villa Rosa", near Dickens Close today. Another postcard by Frith shows the road by the RC Church in 1950, where it suddenly narrows, this was not resolved by the County Council until much later. It was very much a country lane with roadside ponds at the end of Stack Lane and outside Mintmakers, both of which have now been filled in.

Increasing urbanisation of the road after the first World War led to more traffic. Dartford Rural District Council classed it as one of their "Grade I" roads in 1926, meaning it had a lot of heavy through traffic. At this time the macadam surface was not tarred, but the following year saw the council authorise it be upgraded to a tarmacadam surface for the first time, it seems this work was completed in 1929. Work was done to mitigate the blind corners in 1933 but even so the council objected (unsuccessfully) in 1934 to the bus service going along Church Road, on the grounds that "Church Road, Hartley, was a narrow carriageway throughout, with many sharp bends, and that the service would be a danger to pedestrians and other traffic."

In 1962 Kent County Council decided to widen the road from the Ash Road junction to Stocks Hill and started acquiring the land to do so. It would be 10 years before the works were completed though. The Parish Council objected to the plans in 1966 because they claimed the widening proposed would spoil the rural aspect of Church Road. Nevertheless works began in 1968, but it was not until 1972 that the new junction with Ash Road by the shops was completed. It appears there was talk of traffic lights, but Hartley did not want them, and a mini-roundabout was too expensive for the County Councll to consider.

Originally Church Road was just subject to the national speed limit. Dartford RDC recommended a 30mph speed limit in 1934, but it was not until 1974 that this became a reality on this section of the road (London Gazette 1.2.1974).

It is noticable that many of Hartley's ancient farms are in Church Road and also that they have land on both sides of the road. This section of Church Road has Woodins, Middle Farm and Blue House Farm (Mintmakers), all of which existed before 1600. A report of lands owned by Hartley Court in 1392 suggests that there were once two open fields - Northfield and The Rede, whicb were divided by Church Road, which may explain why so many farms have land on both sides of the road. But it is important to realise it is just a theory, while open fields did exist in Kent, they are not thought to be the same as those in the Midlands where farms owned intermingled strips.

(1) Middle Farm (2) Mintmakers (built on site of Blue House Farm) (3) Woodins

Facts about the Road

Subject	Notes
Postcode	DA3 8DJ (East side - Ash Road to Gresham Avenue) DA3 8DN (East side - Gresham Avenue to Gorsewood Road) DA3 8DW (East side - Gorsewood Road to Gorse Way) DA3 8DL (West side - Ash Road to Stack Lane) DA3 8DW (West side - Stack Lane to Cherry Trees)
KCC Classification	Part of U1118, 1.6 miles (2,625m) adopted
Area	14.00 acres (5.67 ha)
Houses	78
Density	5.6 houses per acre (13.8 houses per hectare)
Population (2021)	197 (2011 - 200)
Average gas consumption (2015)	21,586 kWh per annum
Average electricity consumption (2015)	5,183 kWh per annum
Total gas and electricity consumption (2015)	26,769 kWh per annum (13th of 61 areas of Hartley)

Facts about the houses

Updated 15.6.2025

Explanation:

This is information collected from various sources about the houses, divided as follows:

(1) Description - this has mostly been drawn from sale adverts and observation from the road. Names of properties are included if the road is not numbered or the name appears as well as the number in the offical Royal Mail address. Changes of name and the date, where known, are also included here.

(2) Building History - the date of construction is sometimes approximate as it is based on the property appearing in the electoral register or the subject of a planning permission etc.

(3) Rates and Council Tax - the rates registers for 1956, 1963 and 1972 are held by Sevenoaks Council. I have included the gross rateable value, that is the amount it was thought the property could be rented out for. For some reason the 1956 valuation is actually what the rental would have been in 1939. The rateable value was then subject to certain statutory deductions and this figure is what people paid rates upon. Council tax was introduced in 1993, the value was (and still is) what it was believed the property would have sold for on 1 April 1991. However significant building works means it can be increased when the property is next sold and this is shown by "improvement indicator".

(4) Sales and Rents - mostly from property adverts and Land Registry records. Of course those based on adverts may not be the price it actually sold for. There are some cases of property valuations for mortgages from Dartford Rural District Council. House price data 1995 to date produced by Land Registry © Crown copyright 2023. To report an error, go to Change a sales record form.

(5) Site history - this contains a selection of records which demonstrate which farm and field the property stands upon.

I have tried to make sure the information is accurate, but no responsibility can be taken for any errors. If you plan to rely on the information, you should check the source data to be sure. If you spot an error, please let me know via the contact form.

East Side

Threeways to St Margarets, Church Road

Ranfolly and Westwood, Church Road

Church House, Church Road

Chelsam (old and new), Church Road

Kirkham to Copperdene, Church Road

Preet Niwas, Church Road (since demolilshed)

Felsted and Doverhay, Church Road

Church Road (North Side)

Sofia Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached house (4 bedroom, 227.1 sq m + garage 11.1 sq m) (2019)

Former Name(s): Threeways (1979-2019)

Building History

1979 First Built

1953 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1953/70 Licensed hotel on corner of Ash Road/Church Road

1961 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1961/315 Erect licensed premises (applicant Courage & Barclay Limited)

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/563 Pub (Courage)

1977 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1977/968 Outline Planning Permission For Erection Of 3 Dwellings With Garages

1978 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1978/77 / 968.1 Three Detached Dwellings Each With Detached Double Garage

2004 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2004/301 2 storey side extension, replacement garage

2008 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2008/52 New boundary wall with brick piers and railings

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/1507 Demolition of existing garage/utility to facilitate the erection of a double storey side extension, front extension and elevational changes.

2018 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2018/3341 Non-material amendment to 18/01507/HOUSE.

2019 Planning Application: (INVALIDATED) 2019/885 Replace garage with 2 storey extension and front extension

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

2003 Sale Price: £347500 (22 Aug 2003)

2018 Sale Price: £830000 (14 Feb 2018) Planning permission for extension since previous sale Annual percentage change since 2003: +6%

2019 Sale Price: £1040000 (6 Dec 2019) Annual percentage change since 2018: +13%

2009 Rental (per month): £1800.

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Upper Well Field 5 acres)

1905 Part of Plots 316-319 Payne and Trapps estate

Ashwood Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached house (4 bedroom)

Former Name(s): Chateau Neu (to 2012)

Building History

1979 First Built

1953 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1953/70 Licensed hotel on corner of Ash Road/Church Road

1961 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1961/315 Erect licensed premises (applicant Courage & Barclay Limited)

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/563 Pub (Courage)

1977 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1977/968 Outline Planning Permission For Erection Of 3 Dwellings With Garages

1978 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1978/77 / 968.1 Three Detached Dwellings Each With Detached Double Garage

2012 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2012/1911 Boundary wall in front

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

1979 Sale Price: £47950 (16 Jan 1979) Advertised price as "price from" (SE Gazette)

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Upper Well Field 5 acres)

1905 Part of Plots 316-319 Payne and Trapps estate

Les Lavandes Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached house (4 bedroom) (2007)

Former Name(s): Our Place (to 2007)

Building History

1979 First Built

1953 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1953/70 Licensed hotel on corner of Ash Road/Church Road

1961 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1961/315 Erect licensed premises (applicant Courage & Barclay Limited)

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/563 Pub (Courage)

1977 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1977/968 Outline Planning Permission For Erection Of 3 Dwellings With Garages

1978 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1978/77 / 968.1 Three Detached Dwellings Each With Detached Double Garage

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K) Banding confirmed by Valuation Tribunal 2007

Sales and Rents

1979 Sale Price: £48950 (23 Mar 1979) Advertised Price (Chatham Standard 3.3.1992)

1992 Sale Price: £155000 (3 Mar 1992) Annual percentage change since 1979: +9%

2007 Sale Price: £429950 (3 Apr 2007) Annual percentage change since 1992: +7%

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Upper Well Field 5 acres)

1905 Part of Plots 316-319 Payne and Trapps estate

April House Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached house (4 bedroom, 152.6 sq m + garage 18.6 sq m) (2021)

Building History

1988 First Built

1986 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1986/1187.1 Erect detached house and garage

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

2021 Sale Price: £660000 (5 Mar 2021)

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Upper Well Field 5 acres)

1905 Plot 320 Payne and Trapps estate

1954 Part of St Margarets, Church Road

Laurels Church Road DA3 8DJ

(2021)

Building History

2021 First Built

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/2334 Construction of detached house with integral garage and associated parking

2018 Planning Application: (N/A) 2018/3793 Details pursuant to condition 3 (soft and hard landscaping) of 18/02334/FUL

2018 Planning Application: (N/A) 2018/3830 Details pursuant to condition 6 (ecology) of 18/02334/FUL

Rates and Council Tax

2021 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Upper Well Field 5 acres)

1905 Plots 321 and 322 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

St Margarets Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached chalet bungalow (5 bedroom, 179.1 sq m + garage 27.9 sq m) (2017)

Building History

1954 First Built

2004 Building demolished

2006 Rebuilding

1949 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1949/346 Erect 2 dwelling houses

1950 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1950/249 Erect house

1952 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1952/6569 Private Garage

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/540 Erect house adjacent to

1966 Planning Application: (NOT KNOWN) 1966/540.1 Erect house adjacent to

1977 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1977/123 Erection Of A Detached Dwelling

1977 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1977/123 Erect detached dwelling

1981 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1981/817 Detached house and garage

1983 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1983/1187 Erect detached dwelling and garage (details following 81/817)

1986 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1986/1187.1 Erect detached house and garage

2003 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2003/845 Demolish, replace with 2 dwellings

2003 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2003/1672 Replacement dwelling

2004 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2004/278 Detached house

2004 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2004/1099 Single detached house (see 2003.1672)

2004 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2004/1817 Vary condition as to demolition in 03/1672

2005 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2005/841 Erect detached house

2008 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2008/2947 Erect chalet bungalow on land in front

2011 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2011/3206 Conversion of integral garage living accommodation and the construction of a detached garage with home office within roof space.

2012 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2012/606 Conversion of integral garage living accommodation and the construction of a double detached garage to the front of the property.

2013 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2013/442 Erection of a double garage in the front garden, and the conversion of the existing integral garage into living accommodation.

2014 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2014/1426 The erection of a detached house with integral garage to the South of St Margarets, and the re-location of the access to the existing dwelling

2014 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2014/3429 Conversion of existing integral garage into domestic accommodation, and formation of two car parking spaces.

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/898 The erection of a single domestic garage.

2017 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2017/2845 Erection of detached house with integral garage on vacant plot there

2017 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2017/4061 Minor material amendment to application SE/17/0845/FUL for the erection of a detached house with integral garage and associated parking to show reconfiguration of the roof on the rear and side elevations.

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/17 Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of SE/17/02845/FUL.

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/955 Details pursuant to condition 3 (hard & soft landscaping) of planning permission SE/17/04061/MMA.

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/1011 Details pursuant to condition 4 (boundary treatment) of planning permission SE/17/04061/MMA.

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/1012 Details pursuant to condition 5 (electric vehicle charging point) of planning permission SE/17/04061/MMA.

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/1013 Details pursuant to condition 6 (ecological enhancements) of planning permission SE/17/04061/MMA.

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/2334 Construction of detached house with integral garage and associated parking

2018 Planning Application: (N/A) 2018/3793 Details pursuant to condition 3 (soft and hard landscaping) of 18/02334/FUL

2018 Planning Application: (N/A) 2018/3830 Details pursuant to condition 6 (ecology) of 18/02334/FUL

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £52

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £148

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £382

2006 Council Tax: G (£160-320K) Formerly Band F (1993-2006)

Sales and Rents

2003 Sale Price: £296000 (2 Apr 2003)

2016 Rental (per month): £2300. pcm

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Upper Well Field 5 acres)

1905 Plots 321 and 322 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

Leaf House Church Road DA3 8DJ

Chalet Bungalow (5 bedroom) (2013)

Building History

2000 First Built

1989 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1989/14 Demolish; replace with 2 detached houses

1991 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1991/1516 Erection of 3 dwellings (outline)

1995 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1995/1755 3 detached dwellings

1997 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1997/944 Construction of 2 No.detached houses with access road

1997 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1997/1987 2 detached 4 bed houses on land at rear

2000 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2000/480 Details (landscaping) v 97/1987

2000 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2000/676 Demolish, replace with 3 bed chalet bungalow

Rates and Council Tax

2000 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1998 Sale Price: £58500 (24 Mar 1998) Land only

2001 Sale Price: £350000 (27 Apr 2001) Annual percentage change since 1905: +78%

2013 Sale Price: £499950 (21 Jun 2013) Annual percentage change since 1900: +3%

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Upper Well Field 5 acres)

1905 Plots 323 and 324 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

1955 Part of The Whinnies, Church Road

Oak Church Road DA3 8DJ

Chalet Bungalow

Building History

2000 First Built

1989 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1989/14 Demolish; replace with 2 detached houses

1991 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1991/1516 Erection of 3 dwellings (outline)

1995 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1995/1755 3 detached dwellings

1997 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1997/944 Construction of 2 No.detached houses with access road

1997 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1997/1987 2 detached 4 bed houses on land at rear

2000 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2000/480 Details (landscaping) v 97/1987

Rates and Council Tax

2000 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

1998 Sale Price: £58500 (24 Mar 1998) Land only

2002 Sale Price: £415000 (7 Aug 2002) Annual percentage change since 1998: +56%

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Upper Well Field 5 acres)

1905 Plots 324 and 325 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

1955 Part of The Whinnies, Church Road

The Whinnies Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached house (4 bedroom, 129 sq m + garage 15 sq m) (2025)

Building History

1955 First Built

2000 Building demolished

2001 Rebuilding

1950 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1950/299 Erect bungalow on plots 323-324

1989 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1989/14 Demolish; replace with 2 detached houses

1991 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1991/1516 Erection of 3 dwellings (outline)

1995 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1995/1755 3 detached dwellings

1997 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1997/944 Construction of 2 No.detached houses with access road

1997 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1997/1987 2 detached 4 bed houses on land at rear

1999 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1999/522 Demolish, and replace with 3 bed chalet bungalow

2000 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2000/480 Details (landscaping) v 97/1987

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £45

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £125

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £312

2001 Council Tax: G (£160-320K) Formerly Band F (1993-2001)

Sales and Rents

1996 Sale Price: £60000 (21 May 1996)

2024 Rental (per month): £2300.

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Upper Well Field 5 acres)

1905 Plots 324 and 325 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

Woodins Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached house (3 bedroom, 137.1 sq m + garage 24.3 sq m + outbuildings 31.8 sq m) (2018)

Former Name(s): Hayes (to 1858)

Former Name(s): Woodins (1858-1874)

Former Name(s): Wilson's Farm (1874-1881)

Former Name(s): Shepherd's Cottage (1881-1953)

Building History

1400 First Built

Not known Rebuilding

1953 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1953/273 Erect private garage

2017 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2017/114 Outbuilding erected within the domestic curtilage.

2017 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2017/177 Alteration to windows in the ground floor of front elevation.

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £40

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £45

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £130

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £302

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) Formerly Band G

Sales and Rents

1953 Sale Price: £2750 (21 Jul 1953)

1955 Sale Price: £4950 (1 Jan 1955) Advertised price. Seller says they had spent £2,000 improving the place Annual percentage change since 1953: +50%

1956 Sale Price: £4100 (15 Jun 1956) Advertised price (Evening Standard) Annual percentage change since 1955: -12%

2001 Sale Price: £310000 (18 Sep 2001) Annual percentage change since 1956: +10%

2017 Sale Price: £640000 (27 Mar 2017) Annual percentage change since 2001: +5%

1911 Rental (per month): £20.

21/6/1853 Rental (per month): £26.

Site History

Sunnyside Church Road DA3 8DJ

Former Name(s): Conroi (to 1965)

Building History

1926 First Built

1993 Building demolished

1926 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1926/Meeting 1926-06-01 Concrete block bungalow

1962 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1962/200 Demolish, replace with 9 dwellings

1962 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1962/580 Demolition of bungalow, erect 5 detached dwellings

1963 Planning Application: (N/A) 1963/662 Erect detached house or bungalow with 2 garages on land adjoining

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/8 Erect garage

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/376 Erect dwelling adjoining

1967 Planning Application: (N/A) 1967/376.1 (1968) Details of bungalow

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/376.2 Amended details of detached bungalow

1990 Planning Application: (N/A) 1990/808 Loft conversion

1995 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1995/2090 Detached dwelling

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £43

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £115

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £262

1993 Council Tax: E (£88-120K) Formerly Band F

Sales and Rents

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Barn Field 1 acres)

1905 Plots 327 to 330 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

Ranfolly Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached house (4 bedroom) (2010)

Building History

1996 First Built

1962 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1962/580 Erect dwellings on future site of (see Sunnyside)

2018 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2018/372 Proposed first floor extension to the front south east elevation and new dormer window to the rear north west elevation.

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/1209 Proposed first floor extension to the front south east elevation and porch canopy underneath on ground floor.

Rates and Council Tax

1996 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

1995 Sale Price: £80000 (8 Sep 1995)

1996 Sale Price: £170000 (5 Aug 1996) Annual percentage change since 1995: +129%

2004 Sale Price: £395000 (16 Jan 2004) Annual percentage change since 1996: +12%

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Barn Field 1 acres)

1905 Plots 328 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

1926 Part of Sunnyside, Church Road (1926-1996)

Leichvesta Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached chalet bungalow (3 bedroom, 290.2 sq m + garage 33 sq m) (2022)

Building History

1996 First Built

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/1376 Erection of single storey side extension with chimney to flank elevation.

Rates and Council Tax

1995 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

1994 Sale Price: £62000 (8 Jun 1994)

2022 Sale Price: £1300000 (16 Jun 2022) Annual percentage change since 1994: +11%

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Barn Field 1 acres)

1905 Plots 327-328 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

1926 Part of Sunnyside, Church Road (1926-1996)

Beam Ends Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached chalet bungalow

Building History

1994 First Built

1962 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1962/580 Erect dwellings on future site of (see Sunnyside)

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Barn Field 1 acres)

1905 Plots 328-329 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

1926 Part of Sunnyside, Church Road (1926-1996)

Westwood Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached bungalow (4 bedroom) (2015)

Former Name(s): Conifers (to 2017)

Building History

1973 First Built

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1905 Sale Price: £645000 (9 Jul 1905)

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Unnamed Field 2 acres)

1905 Plot 330 Payne and Trapps estate

Church House Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached Bungalow (3 bedroom)

Former Name(s): Fairways (to 1999)

Building History

1973 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/382 Erect detached bungalow with garage adjoining Far Ben

2000 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2000/2127 Additions to entrance hall and garage, convert garage to bedroom

2010 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2010/3267 Erect infill conservatory (Lawful Development Cert)

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2025)

Sales and Rents

1925 Sale Price: £700 (6 Oct 1925) Surveyor's valuation for £450 loan to Dartford RDC

1998 Sale Price: £228000 (27 Nov 1998) Annual percentage change since 1925: +8%

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Unnamed Field 2 acres)

1905 Plots 331-333 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

1925 Part of Far Ben, Church Road

Far Ben Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached bungalow (4 bedroom) (2015)

Building History

1925 First Built

1938 Rebuilding

1953 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1953/326 Use of land adjoining for boarding kennels

1957 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1957/469 garage

1970 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1970/440 Detached chalet bungalow on land adjoining

1971 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1971/230 Garage and bedroom extension at side

1985 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1985/604 Change of roof line

1987 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1987/1140 Extensions

2014 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2014/1896 Single storey rear extension

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £55

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £155

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £380

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K) With improvement indicator (2025)

Sales and Rents

2014 Sale Price: £517500 (19 Dec 2014)

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Unnamed Field 2 acres)

1905 Plots 333-334 (part) Payne and Trapps estate

Little Stirrups Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached chalet bungalow (4 bedroom) (2008)

Building History

1925 First Built

1995 Building demolished

1996 Rebuilding

1925 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1925/Meeting 1925-07-07 Timber framed bungalow

1994 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1994/1673 Demolish and erect 2 houses

1995 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1995/71 Details - demolish and erect 2 houses

1995 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1995/271 Details - demolish and erect 2 houses

1996 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1996/561 Details (Boundary treatment) v 94/1673

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/562 Proposed two rear extensions, enlarged porch and internal alterations

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £36

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £105

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £230

1996 Council Tax: G (£160-320K) Formerly Band F (1993-1996)

Sales and Rents

1927 Sale Price: £550 (1 Jan 1927)

1929 Sale Price: £750 (1 Jan 1929) Annual percentage change since 1927: +17%

1996 Sale Price: £258000 (3 May 1996) Annual percentage change since 1929: +9%

2008 Sale Price: £675000 (24 Apr 2008) Annual percentage change since 1996: +8%

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Part of two Unnamed Field 2 acres and ½ acre)

1905 Plots 336-337 Payne and Trapps estate

Ferndale Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached chalet bungalow (5 bedroom, 242.2 sq m + garage 29.2 sq m + office 14.3 sq m) (2021)

Building History

1995 First Built

1994 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1994/1673 Demolish and erect 2 houses

1995 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1995/71 Details - demolish and erect 2 houses

2022 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2022/664 Proposed ground floor rear extension and alterations to fenestration.

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K) With improvement indicator (2025)

Sales and Rents

1995 Sale Price: £168000 (24 Apr 1995)

1998 Sale Price: £370000 (12 Feb 1998) Advertised price (Sevenoaks Chronicle) Annual percentage change since 1995: +32%

2003 Sale Price: £550000 (6 May 2003) Annual percentage change since 1998: +8%

2005 Sale Price: £590000 (9 Dec 2005) Annual percentage change since 2003: +3%

2021 Sale Price: £1105000 (27 Sep 2021) Annual percentage change since 2005: +4%

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Part of two Unnamed Field 2 acres and ½ acre)

1905 Plots 338-339 Payne and Trapps estate

1925 Part of Little Stirrups, Church Road

Cedar Lodge Church Road DA3 8DJ

Building History

2019 First Built

2015 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2015/3891 Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no. 4-bedroom detached houses each with detached garage, formation of new access

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/2554 Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no. 4-bedroom detached houses each with detached garage, formation of new access.

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/3902 Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no. 4-bedroom detached houses each with detached garage, formation of new access

2017 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2017/2895 The stationing of a static caravan on a temporary basis for residential purposes.

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/1774 Details pursuant to condition 4 (Full details of tree protection measures to protect existing trees) of planning permission: 16/03902/FUL

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/1887 Alterations to fenestration and internal works v 16/3902)

2019 Planning Application: (N/A) 2019/12 Details pursuant to condition 4 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission: 18/01887/MMA.

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Part of two Unnamed Field 2 acres and ½ acre)

1905 Plots 340-342 Payne and Trapps estate

Ashton (Grove) Church Road DA3 8DJ

Building History

1957 First Built

2017 Building demolished

1983 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1983/424 Erection of one detached two storey chalet style dwelling and garage

1988 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1988/890 Extension and conversion of existing garage dining room

2015 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2015/3891 Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no. 4-bedroom detached houses each with detached garage, formation of new access

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/2554 Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no. 4-bedroom detached houses each with detached garage, formation of new access.

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/3902 Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no. 4-bedroom detached houses each with detached garage, formation of new access

2017 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2017/2895 The stationing of a static caravan on a temporary basis for residential purposes.

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/1774 Details pursuant to condition 4 (Full details of tree protection measures to protect existing trees) of planning permission: 16/03902/FUL

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/1887 Alterations to fenestration and internal works v 16/3902)

2019 Planning Application: (N/A) 2019/12 Details pursuant to condition 4 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission: 18/01887/MMA.

Rates and Council Tax

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £230

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £592

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Part of two Unnamed Field 2 acres and ½ acre)

1905 Plots 340-342 Payne and Trapps estate

Willow Tree Cottage Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached chalet bungalow (4 bedroom 152.2 sq m + garage 22.6 sq m) (2024)

Former Name(s): Brumleigh (1930-1988)

Building History

1930 First Built

1928 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1928/Meeting 1928-01-03 Amended site to plan 524/B approved by council 9/9/27

1955 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1955/470 Dwelling on land adjoining

1975 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1975/249 Erect double garage at side

1984 Planning Application: (N/A) 1984/1509 Demolish and erect 4 chalet bungalows and 1 bungalow

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £48

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £151

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £343

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K) Formerly Band G

Sales and Rents

2004 Sale Price: £410000 (28 May 2004)

2021 Sale Price: £640000 (11 Feb 2021) Annual percentage change since 1900: +3%

Site History

1604 Part of Woodins Farm (Part of two Unnamed Field 2 acres and ½ acre)

1905 Plots 343-344 Payne and Trapps estate

Laxton Church Road DA3 8DJ

Building History

1921 First Built

1986 Building demolished

1984 Planning Application: (N/A) 1984/1509 Demolish and erect 4 chalet bungalows and 1 bungalow

Rates and Council Tax

Sales and Rents

Site History

Hazelwood Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached bungalow

Building History

1930 First Built

2002 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/1723 Single storey rear extension

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £41

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £112

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £256

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2025)

Sales and Rents

Site History

Monks Barn Church Road DA3 8DJ

Detached bungalow (5 bedroom)

Building History

1955 First Built

1952 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1952/120 caravan

1957 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1957/269 Extension to form shop

1970 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1970/289 Vehicular access

1987 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1987/608 Extension

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £52

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £155

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £408

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1953 Sale Price: £2225 (7 Apr 1953) Surveyor's valuation for loan under Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts by Dartford RDC of £2,000 over 15 years at 4%

Site History

1604 Part of Middle Farm (part of field called "Little Stirrup", 4½ acres)

1905 Plots 353-354 Payne and Trapps estate

Chelsam Church Road DA3 8DN

Building History

1927 First Built

2013 Building demolished

1927 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1927/Meeting 1927-04-05 Brick bungalow

2009 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2009/1424 Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a detached chalet bungalow and a detached bungalow with alterations to the vehicular access.

2010 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2010/3522 Demolish, replace with 2 detached dwellings

2011 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2011/2940 Demolish and replace with 2 chalet bungalows

2012 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2012/424 Demolish and replace with 2 chalet bungalows

2012 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2012/3277 Demolish, replaced with 2 semi-detached chalet bungalows

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/2807 Details pursuant to condition 3 (landscaping) of planning permission SE/11/02940

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/2896 Details pursuant to condition 4 (materials) of planning permission SE/11/02940

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £45

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £114

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £254

Sales and Rents

Site History

Chelsam Church Road DA3 8DN

Terraced house (2 bedroom)

Building History

2014 First Built

Rates and Council Tax

2014 Council Tax: E (£88-120K) Previously Band E (1993-2013)

Sales and Rents

1905 Sale Price: £305000 (6 Jul 1905)

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of field called Litte Stirrup, 4½ acres)

1905 Part of plot 356 Payne and Trapps Estate

1927 Part of Chelsam, Church Road

Verbena Church Road DA3 8DN

Terraced house (2 bedroom)

Building History

2014 First Built

Rates and Council Tax

2014 Council Tax: D (£68-88K) Formerly Band E (1993-2014)

Sales and Rents

1905 Sale Price: £305000 (6 Jul 1905)

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of field called Litte Stirrup, 4½ acres)

1905 Part of plot 357 Payne and Trapps Estate

1927 Part of Chelsam, Church Road

Keston Church Road DA3 8DN

Detached bungalow (2 bedroom, 151 sq m) (2023)

Building History

1927 First Built

1927 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1927/Meeting 1927-04-05 Brick bungalow

1970 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1970/104 Garage

1986 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1986/1041 Granny Annexe

2013 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2013/2516 Front porch

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £40

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £115

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £206

2009 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) Formerly Band F (1993-1997); Band E (1997-2009)

Sales and Rents

2008 Sale Price: £432000 (20 Jun 2008) Advertised £455,000 (8/6/2007)

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of field called Litte Stirrup, 4½ acres)

1905 Part of plots 358-359 Payne and Trapps Estate

Keston Annexe Church Road DA3 8DN

Building History

1986 First Built

Rates and Council Tax

1997 Council Tax: A (£0-40K) Removed from list 2009

Sales and Rents

Site History

Windermere Church Road DA3 8DN

Detached bungalow (3 bedroom) (2006)

Building History

1927 First Built

1927 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1927/Meeting 1927-04-05 Brick bungalow

1953 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1953/6853 Private garage

1987 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1987/1427 Rear and garage extension

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £43

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £121

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £277

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2025)

Sales and Rents

2006 Sale Price: £390000 (26 Oct 2006)

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of field called Litte Stirrup, 4½ acres)

1905 Part of plots 360-361 Payne and Trapps Estate

Marsworth Church Road DA3 8DN

Detached house (4 bedroom, 118 sq m) (2023)

Former Name(s): Bayonne (to 1960)

Building History

1927 First Built

1927 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1927/Meeting 1927-04-05 Brick bungalow

1987 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1987/568 Extension

2006 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2006/1872 Addition of first floor to bungalow

2006 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2006/2880 Add first floor to bungalow

2007 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2007/2268 Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of SE/06/02880/FUL

2007 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2007/3704 Nine velux windows.

2022 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2022/2905 Single storey rear/ side extension

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £39

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £119

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £263

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1993 Sale Price: £133500 (6 Aug 1993) Mentioned in Valuation Tribunal appeal for Dawsland, Church Road (2023)

2003 Sale Price: £355000 (24 Jul 2003) Annual percentage change since 1900: +10%

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of field called Litte Stirrup, 4½ acres)

1905 Part of plots 362-363 Payne and Trapps Estate

Kirkham Church Road DA3 8DN

Detached house

Building History

1911 First Built

1958 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1958/139 Use of lean to conservatory for ladies' hairdressing

1961 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1961/291 Additions to hairdressing salon & living room

1965 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1965/452 Change of use of part from ladies hairdressing to office.

1965 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1965/599 Alterations to windows and addition of porches

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £55

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £240

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £550

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (partly in a field called Litte Stirrup, 4½ acres, other part in a field called Great Stirrup, 9 acres)

1905 Part of plots 364-365 Payne and Trapps Estate

Brambleberry Church Road DA3 8DN

Detached house

Building History

1982 First Built

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/564 Erect 2 detached houses, 1 det bungalow with garages on land adjoining the Elms

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £500

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

1982 Sale Price: £20000 (30 Apr 1982) Land only

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of a field called Great Stirrup, 9 acres)

1905 Part of plots 366-367 Payne and Trapps Estate

1911 Part of Kirkham, Church Road

Copperdene Church Road DA3 8DN

Detached house

Building History

1973 First Built

1962 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1962/106 Erect dwelling on land adjoining The Elms

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/564 Erect 2 detached houses, 1 det bungalow with garages on land adjoining the Elms

1971 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1971/258 Rear kitchen, dining room extension

1971 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1971/525 Erect 2 storey kitchen, dining room, bedroom extension at rear

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2003 Sale Price: £270000 (14 Mar 2003)

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of a field called Great Stirrup, 9 acres)

1905 Part of plots 368-369 Payne and Trapps Estate

1911 Part of The Elms, Church Road

Pinewood Church Road DA3 8DN

Detached house (5 bedroom, 153 sq m) (2023)

Building History

1973 First Built

1962 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1962/106 Erect dwelling on land adjoining The Elms

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/564 Erect 2 detached houses, 1 det bungalow with garages on land adjoining the Elms

1971 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1971/352 Rear kitchen, dining room extension

1971 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1971/526 Erect 2 storey kitchen, dining room, bedroom extension at rear

1982 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1982/1114 Extension To Dwelling

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £360

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of a field called Great Stirrup, 9 acres)

1905 Part of plots 369-370 Payne and Trapps Estate

1911 Part of The Elms, Church Road

The Elms Church Road DA3 8DN

Detached chalet bungalow (5 bedroom, 196.4 sq m + garage 23.7 sq m) (2021)

Former Name(s): The Elms (to 1939); The Laburnums (uncertain date)

Building History

1911 First Built

1968 Rebuilding

1959 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1959/127 Erect 2 shops and bungalow adjoining

1962 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1962/106 Erect dwelling on land adjoining The Elms

1966 Planning Application: (ENFORCEMENT) 1966/NP3/068 Town and Country Planning Act 1968 Section 15 2 X Enforcement Notices dated 07/10/1966 requiring (1) the discontinuance of the use of the land for the parking of motor vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment and the storing of ancillary materials and equipment. (2) The restoration of the boundary between the land and Church Road to close the new access. To be completed within 61 days of the date on which these notices take effect. These notices take effect on 13/11/1966

1967 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1967/353 Erect 3 detached houses and integral garages

1969 Planning Application: (N/A) 1969/321 Erect garage, alter porch, erect covered way and false chimney, new vehicular access

2022 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2022/135 Demolition of existing attached garage and building of enlarged single storey side extension with roof lights and alterations to fenestration

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £39

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £105

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £240

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

1968 Sale Price: £5000 (3 Oct 1968)

2001 Sale Price: £263000 (8 Jun 2001) Annual percentage change since 1968: +13%

2021 Sale Price: £660000 (21 Sep 2021) Annual percentage change since 1968: +10%

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of a field called Great Stirrup, 9 acres)

1905 Part of plots 371-373 Payne and Trapps Estate

Preet Niwas Church Road DA3 8DN

Former Name(s): Spinney Corner (1930); Spinney Corner Home for Destitute Girls (1939); Convent (1943-1978)

Building History

1930 First Built. I think the name means "lovely house"

1968 Rebuilt

2015 Building demolished

1968 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1968/582 Demolish and replace Convent of Sisters of Mercy

1978 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1978/263 Demolition Of Existing Building And Erection Of 14 Detached Dwellings With Garages

2014 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2014/3251 Demolition of existing dwelling and garage, and erection of two four bedroom detached dwellings and one three bedroom bungalow with associated revised access to Church Road.

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/777 Details purusant to condition 7 (biodiversity) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2015/1306 Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/1307 Details pursuant to condition 3 (slab levels) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/1308 Details pursuant to condition 4 (landscaping) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2015/1309 Details pursuant to condition 6 part i (code for sustainable homes) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/1310 Details pursuant to condition 11 (footway/vehicular crossing) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2015/1311 Details pursuant to condition 14 (external lighting) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/1312 Details pursuant to condition 15 (method statement) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/2142 Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/2143 Details pursuant to condition 6 part i (code for sustainable homes) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/2144 Details pursuant to condition 14 (external lighting) of SE/14/03251/FUL

2015 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2015/3264 Erection of a pair of two bedroom bungalows

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/730 Details pursuant to condition 3 (proposed slab levels) of SE/15/03264/FUL.

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/730 Details pursuant to condition 4 (hard and soft landscaping) of SE/15/03264

2016 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2016/732 Details pursuant to condition 11 (construction method statement) of SE/15/03264

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/1168 Details pursuant to condition 6 (biodiversity) of planning permission SE/15/03264/FUL

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/3600 Minor Material Amendment to SE/15/032641/FUL (Erection of a pair of two bedroom bungalows) to show addition of conservatory.

2017 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2017/363 Minor Material Amendment to SE/15/03264/FUL for erection of a pair of two bedroom bungalow to include a conservatory to rear of Plot 4

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £260

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £440

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £1700

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm (part of a field called Great Stirrup, 9 acres)

1905 Part of plots 374-381 Payne and Trapps Estate

Beaumont Church Road DA3 8DN

Detached House (2016)

Detached House

Building History

2016 First Built