What kind of home is Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX?

Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX last change hands?

Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX last sold for £460,000 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX have?

The current EPC rating for Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX is B with a score of 87 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX?

Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX has a recorded floor area of 332 m² (3,574 sq ft), around 66 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 132% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN15 8JX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX use?

The latest EPC at Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX have?

Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX has 11 planning records on file (8 approved, 3 refused), most recent in June 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX?

Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX in?

Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX sits in Platt, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks. It falls within the TN15 postcode district in Kent.

Is Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX in a safe area?

Police records around Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX?

The closest primary school to Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX is Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (172m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wrotham School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX?

The closest bus stop to Dewpond, Platt Common, TN15 8JX is Platt Common, 169m away. The nearest rail option is Borough Green & Wrotham Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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Dewpond, Platt Common, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JX

EPC B11 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

332 m²

3574 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 87

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About Dewpond

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Dewpond is a five-bedroom detached house in Platt, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 8JX). It has a recorded floor area of 332 m² (around 3574 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2021 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2023) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good.

At 332 m² the property is well over the postcode median (143 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £1,250,000 sits 171.7% above the 2013 sale of £460,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£129/sq ft) was about 64% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (April 2013). 11 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 3 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

B87

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Dec 2012

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jan 2023from Oct 2019

EPC improved fromD68toB87

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Dewpond, Platt Common, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dewpond has been through 8 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Jun 2022
Amendment
In report
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/19/00009/FL: to make a minor increase in the length of the approved attached domestic garage
Council
Team 2
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
22/01208/NMA
View planning record
Oct 2021
Outline
In report
Details of conditions 2 (materials) and 3 (levels) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/19/00009/FL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a replacement dwelling with an attached garage and parking (resubmission of TM/18/00079/FL))
Council
Team 2
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
21/02326/RD
View planning record

What's in Dewpond, Platt Common, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JX's planning history?

9 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Dewpond valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£460,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 April 2013Most recent
£460,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN15 8JX: £660,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in TN15 8JX

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On the street

Versus other Platt Common homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Dewpond is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,386

Street avg £4,983

Strongly below

Floor Area

332 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Above

Years Held

13 years

Street avg 8 years

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Sevenoaks district page.

Full Sevenoaks report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Platt Common — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN15 8JX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN15 8JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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