Dickens Close

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About the road

Few people might guess how Dickens Close got its name. It is named after the famous novelist because one of the landowners who sold the land to create the road was called Weller, and Sam Weller was Mr Pickwick's resourceful manservant in the Pickwick Papers.

Dickens Close - entrance showing part of road developed in 1967-1968

The road was built in two stages, first numbers 1-16 were built by H V Green Limited in 1967-68. 1-15 were built on the back garden of Villa Rosa, Church Road (the former home of Mr Weller, the house was renamed Kantara in 1978), while the even numbers were once part of the back garden of Ashleigh, Church Road.

Dickens Close, current OS map overlaid with 1936 map
1936 houses are shown in black, 2016 houses in brown. Contains OS data © Crown copyright (2016)

The remainder of the road was built by the West Yoke Property Company Limited. It too was carved out of the back gardens of Church Road, including part of Rochford, Burwell (now the Bradings) and Top Spin. This section appears to have been developed at a rather leisurely pace, the first houses were built in 1971 but it was not until 1978 that the final pair of bungalows were completed.

Dickens Close: Numbers 17-37

In 2004 Number 35 was the subject of an important court case from the Court of Appeal, on how to divide the property assets of a cohabiting couple when the relationship comes to an end.

Statistics about the road

Subject	Details
Length of Road:	0.17 miles / 276m
KCC Reference:	U12969 (Unclassifed single carriageway - adopted)
Acreage:	5.3 acres / 2.1 ha Measured with DEFRA Magic Map
Houses/Flats	Detached houses - 35 Detached bungalows - 2
Density:	7.0 houses per acre / 17.2 houses per hectare
Population (2021)	85 (2011 - 111)
Companies Registered (2025)	0
Energy Consumption	22,703 KWh per year (38th out of 80 Hartley postcodes)

Information about the houses

Last updated 22.6.2025

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. Area measurements can be done in a number of ways, so may get differing results.

(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 <a href="https://help.landregistry.gov.uk/app/contactus_changesales">Change a sales record form</a>.

(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 <a href="http://www.hartley-kent.org.uk/feedback.htm">contact form</a>.

Dickens Close - North Side

2 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2016 Detached House (4 bedroom, 163.8 sq m) based on plan submitted to Sevenoaks Council

2018 Detached House (4 bedroom, 176.6 sq m) based on plan submitted to Sevenoaks Council

Building History

1967 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2003 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2003/2565 First floor extensions

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/2567 Erection of single storey rear extension together with first floor extension to Bathroom Dormer together with Clerestorey light over Ground floor extension.

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

2003 Sale Price: £267500 (20 Jun 2003)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Ashleigh, Church Road

4 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1968 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Ashleigh, Church Road

6 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2019 Detached House (5 bedroom, 127.6 sq m + garage 25 sq m)

Building History

1968 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

1979 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1979/1254 TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE OF DWELLING

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1996 Sale Price: £143000 (26 Nov 1996)

2019 Sale Price: £557000 (22 Mar 2019) Annual percentage change since 1996: +6%

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Ashleigh, Church Road

8 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1967 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1967 Sale Price: £7595 (19 Dec 1967)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Ashleigh, Church Road

10 (Tamar) Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1968 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2005 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2005/213 Side and rear extensions

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

1999 Sale Price: £155000 (31 Mar 1999)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Ashleigh, Church Road

12 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1968 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

1974 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1974/764 ERECTION OF A CAR PORT AT SIDE AND CONSERVATORY EXTENSION AT REAR

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) Banding confirmed by Valuation Tribunal

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Ashleigh, Church Road

14 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1968 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Ashleigh, Church Road

16 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2018 Detached house (4 bedroom, 117.9 sq m + garage 24.7 sq m) based on plan submitted to Sevenoaks Council

2020 Detached house (4 bedroom, 145.5 sq m + office/store 24.7 sq m) based on plan submitted to Sevenoaks Council

Building History

1976 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2018 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/2390 Erection of single storey side extension linking the house and garage. Single storey rear extension with rooflight and conversion of part of the garage to habitable space.

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

2004 Sale Price: £362000 (25 Aug 2004)

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Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road, and Top Spin, Church Road

18 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2019 Detached House (4 bedroom, 138.8 sq m (excl porch) + garage 11.7 sq m + conservatory 19.5 sq m) based on plan submitted to Sevenoaks Council

2022 Detached House (4 bedroom, 168.5 sq m (excl porch) + garage 11.7 sq m) based on plan submitted to Sevenoaks Council

Building History

1976 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2007 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2007/2591 Demolish garage, replace with garage, shower room, family room

2019 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2019/2802 Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with velux windows and small first floor side extension with a dormer on existing roof.

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1995 Sale Price: £149000 (16 Jan 1995)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road, and Top Spin, Church Road

20 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1976 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road, and Top Spin, Church Road

22 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1975 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2002 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/1214 Garage, study and room side extension

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road

24 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (5 bedroom)

Building History

1976 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2005 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2005/1579 Demolish garage, side extension

2006 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2006/3137 Replace garage with garage, shower and family room

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

1973 Sale Price: £21500 (14 May 1973)

1995 Sale Price: £135000 (30 Aug 1995) Annual percentage change since 1973: +9%

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road

26 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2007 Detached House (4 bedroom)

Building History

1976 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2007 Sale Price: £445750 (9 Oct 2007)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road

28 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1976 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

1985 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1985/486 Single storey rear extension

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road

30 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1975 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

1982 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1982/237 Part Two Storey Part First Floor Extension To Dwelling

1984 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1984/1171 Convert garage to living accommodation

1989 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1989/1539 2 storey side extension

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road

32 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1976 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2002 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/1934 Pitched roof extension at rear

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

2000 Sale Price: £244000 (27 Oct 2000)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road

34 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2024 Detached House (4 bedroom, 118.1 sq m + garage 22.7 sq m)

Building History

1976 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2023 Sale Price: £640000 (20 Oct 2023) Advertised (13/4/23) at £650,000 Annual percentage change since 1900: +%

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road

36 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2010 Detached Bungalow (3 bedroom)

Building History

1976 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

1998 Planning Application: (N/A) 1998/1800 Garage extension with dormer over

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

2010 Sale Price: £420000 (29 Jan 2010)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road

Dickens Close - South Side

1 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1967 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2009 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2009/1454 (land N of) Reconductor existing low voltage overhead lines with aerial bundled conductor

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £477

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2023 Sale Price: £548500 (19 Jul 2023)

2023 Sale Price: £640000 (5 Sep 2023) Annual percentage change since 1900: +223%

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road

Electricity Substation Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Building History

1967 First Built

Rates and Council Tax

Sales and Rents

Site History

3 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1969 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road

5 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (4 bedroom)

Building History

1969 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2005 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2005/1554 1st Floor Dormer extension

2006 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2006/650 1st floor dormers (v 05/1554)

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

1974 Sale Price: £19950 (8 Mar 1974) Advert (Reporter 8/3/74)

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road

7 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2015 Detached House (5 bedroom, 165.9 sq m + garage 13.5 sq m)

Building History

1969 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2013 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2013/974 Alteration of flat roofs to pitched roofs

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2016 Sale Price: £565000 (31 Mar 2016) Marketed for £585,000. Previously marketed 9/10/15 at £590,000

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road

9 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2009 Detached Chalet Bungalow (4 bedroom)

Building History

1969 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2009 Sale Price: £315000 (8 Apr 2009)

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road

11 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2022 Detached Chalet Bungalow (4 bedroom, 209.8 sq m + garage 23.1 sq m)

Building History

1969 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

1997 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1997/1183 Flat roof to pitched roof

1998 Planning Application: (N/A) 1998/718 Alteration to garage and dormer roof

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1969 Sale Price: £9050 (5 Dec 1969)

2022 Sale Price: £666000 (20 May 2022) Annual percentage change since 1969: +9%

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road

13 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1969 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2012 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2012/255 Side extension to create link from current front door to converted garage.

2012 Planning Application: (N/A) 2012/2773 Extension to join house to garage

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

2001 Sale Price: £227000 (26 Oct 2001)

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road

15 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1970 First Built

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1625 Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915 Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road

17 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £435

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road

19 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2005 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2005/41 Car port in front of garage

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £435

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1998 Sale Price: £169950 (12 Nov 1998)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road

21 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £430

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road

23 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2002 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/153 1st floor side extension, alterations to garage

2002 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/836 Family room side extension

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £440

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road

25 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £440

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

1997 Sale Price: £140000 (11 Dec 1997)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road

27 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2013 Detached House (4 bedroom)

Building History

1972 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2001 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2001/2532 Side extension to form garage and study

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £435

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2009 Sale Price: £365000 (27 Nov 2009)

2014 Sale Price: £430000 (21 Aug 2014) Annual percentage change since 2009: +4%

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road

29 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1972 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £435

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road

31 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1972 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2022 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2022/485 Erection of new porch to principal elevation

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £430

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2000 Sale Price: £210000 (21 Feb 2000)

2005 Sale Price: £358500 (16 Dec 2005) Annual percentage change since 2000: +10%

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road

33 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2021 Detached House (4 bedroom, 130.5 sq m + garage 13.7 sq m)

Building History

1972 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £430

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1975 Sale Price: £24000 (10 May 1975) Advertised price ("It's time you went to Hartley, Kent!)

2021 Sale Price: £590000 (15 Apr 2021) Annual percentage change since 1900: +7%

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road

35 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2013 Detached House (4 bedroom, 120.2 sq m (excl porch)+ conservatory 13.6 sq m + garage 13.4 sq m). Based on plan supplied to Sevenoaks Council.

Building History

1972 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2013 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2013/1464 Demolish garage, erect side extension with shower room, family room, utility room and garage

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £430

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1985 Sale Price: £77000 (15 Feb 1985) Advertised price (KM 15.2.1985)

1991 Sale Price: £127000 (1 Apr 1991) Annual percentage change since 1985: +9%

2001 Sale Price: £232000 (1 Mar 2001) Annual percentage change since 1991: +6%

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road

37 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

2006 Detached Chalet Bungalow (4 bedroom)

Building History

1978 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

2006 Sale Price: £402500 (26 May 2006)

Site History

1541 Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625 Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844 Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965 Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road