The Warrens
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The Warrens (1) north side opposite the Church Hall; (2) south-east side
The Warrens is a small cul-de-sac of houses and bungalows, carved out of the back garden of The Red House, Ash Road. The land was acquired by Dartford building firm Brewster Estates in 1959, with most of the houses being built in 1961.
However there are exceptions which were built later:
- Ironsides and Dormans, built by Foven Construction Company Ltd in 1966 on land formerly belonging to the Rectory
- Fidra which was also built by Brewster Estates in 1970, at the same time as the firm was developing Carmelite Way behind it; and
- Melford Lodge, built on part of the back garden of Plympton in 1984.
On much of the south side of the road is the Church Hall, which was built on part of the site of the former rectory (1 St John's Lane). Sometimes the residents of the Warrens are unhappy with visitors to the Hall parking in their road, but it must be said the Hall was built first, and hirers are told to park considerately.
Historically most of the road would have been part of Fairby Farm, but a small part of some people's back gardens fell in Blue House Farm (now Mintmakers, Church Road).
The Warrens, modern map (colour houses) over 1955 map (black houses), The Red House is on the corner of the entrance to the road
Facts about the Road
| Information | Notes |
| Postcode | DA3 8DB |
| KCC Classification | Adopted - ref U12286. 0.08 miles (136m) |
| Area | 1.98 acres (0.80ha) |
| Houses | 3 detached houses 6 semi-detached houses 5 detached bungalows |
| Housing Density | 7.1 houses per acre (17.5 houses per hectare) |
| Population (2011) | 26 |
| Average Gas Consumption (2015) | 19,832 kWH per house per annum |
| Average electricity consumption (2015) | 3,624 kWH per house per annum |
| Total gas and electricity consumption (2015) | 23,456 kWH (24th out of Hartley's 61 postcode areas) |
Facts about the houses
Explanation:
Date of Construction is sometimes approximate. Plot histories include the ancient farms and fields.
(1) Planning Permissions include the reference number, so more details can be seen at Sevenoaks Council. My records are not complete and I have not included refused or withdrawn applications.
(2) Rateable value - I not transcribed this for these roads so far.
(3) Council tax is based on what the Valuation Office thought the property would have sold for in 1993. It is divided into 8 value bands.
(4) House price data 1995 to date produced by Land Registry © Crown copyright 2016. To report an error, go to Change a sales record form.
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.
North Side
Ainslea, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Detached bungalow (2 bed)
(1) Plot History: Part of Fairby Farm (4 acre field called "Harrys Haw" (1421)
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(2) Planning Application 1971 (GRANTED) 1971/813 Extension to garage
(2) Planning Application 2006 (GRANTED) 2006/2113 Single storey rear extension
(2) Planning Application 2018 (GRANTED) 2018/546 Extension of existing dropped kerb.
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £135
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £364
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
(5) Sale (6 Jun 2011): £335,000
(5) Sale (7 Aug 2015): £425,000
Goldcrest, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Detached bungalow (3 bed)
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £135
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £325
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band F (£120-160K)
(5) Sale (31 Jul 1996): £127,000
Little Charlton, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Detached bungalow
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(2) Planning Application 1989 (GRANTED) 1989/1882 Extension and garage
(2) Planning Application 2018 (BUILDING REGS APP) COMP/18/09905 Install a gas-fired boiler Building Work Complete
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £135
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £325
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
Fairhaven, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Detached bungalow
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(2) Planning Application 1978 (NOT KNOWN) 1978/321 Erection Of One Detached Bungalow With Garage And Construction Of Cesspool
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £135
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £325
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
Melford Lodge, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1984
(1) Property Type: Detached bungalow
(1) Plot History: Part of Fairby Farm (part 4 acre field called "Harrys Haw"; part 2 acre unnamed hopfield in 1844 (1421)
(1) Plot History: Part of Hartley Garage smallholding (1915)
(1) Plot History: Part of Plympton, Ash Road (1933)
(2) Planning Application 1973 (REFUSED) 1973/Meeting Sep 73 (2) Erect 2 dwellings on land adjoining Fairhaven
(2) Planning Application 1977 (GRANTED) 1977/807 Outline Planning Permission For Erection Of One Single Storey Bungalow With Garage
(2) Planning Application 1978 (NOT KNOWN) 1978/321 Erection Of One Detached Bungalow With Garage And Construction Of Cesspool
(2) Planning Application 1978 (GRANTED) 1978/77 / 807 Details Of Detached Bungalow With Integral Garage
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band F (£120-160K)
Fidra, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1970
(1) Property Type: Detached house
(1) Plot History: Part of Hartley Garage smallholding (1915)
(2) Planning Application 1969 (GRANTED) 1969/78 26 dwellings with garages
(2) Planning Application 1969 (GRANTED) 1969/78.1 Amended details of Plot 26 (application dated 22/8/69)
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £409
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £409
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
South Side
Ironsides, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1967
(1) Property Type: Detached house
(1) Plot History: Part of Bundoran smallholding (later Hartley Rectory, now 1 St John's Lane) (1912)
(2) Planning Application 1967 (GRANTED) 1967/612 Convert garage into living space, construct new garage
(2) Planning Application 1970 (GRANTED) 1970/633 Lounge and kitchen extension
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £411
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £411
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band F (£120-160K)
(5) Sale (23 Mar 1967): £2,663 Land with planning permission only
Dormans, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1967
(1) Property Type: Detached house (3 bed)
(1) Plot History: Part of Bundoran smallholding (later Hartley Rectory, now 1 St John's Lane) (1912)
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £389
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £389
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
Pippins, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Semi-detached house (3 bed)
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(2) Planning Application 1970 (GRANTED) 1970/293 Addition of living room
(2) Planning Application 2017 (BUILDING REGS APP) 17/09545 Install replacement windows in a dwelling ; Building Work Complete
(2) Planning Application 2018 (BUILDING REGS APP) COMP/18/11674 Install a gas-fired boiler Building Work Complete
(2) Planning Application 2018 (BUILDING REGS APP) COMP/18/12019 Install replacement windows in a dwelling Building Work Complete
(2) Planning Application 2018 (BUILDING REGS APP) COMP/18/01817 Install replacement window in a dwelling Building Work Complete
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £138
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £389
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
Kimberley, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Semi-detached house
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(2) Planning Application 1970 (GRANTED) 1970/293 Addition of living room
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £138
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £399
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
(5) Sale (2 Feb 1996): £94,500
Lynmoor, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Semi-detached house
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(2) Planning Application 1986 (GRANTED) 1986/27 Dormer in rear roof
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £138
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £360
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
Timbers, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Semi-detached house (3 bed)
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £138
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £362
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
(5) Sale (12 May 2000): £157,000
(5) Sale (21 Jun 2002): £195,000
(5) Sale (28 Oct 2005): £250,000
Lamplighters, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Semi-detached house (3 bed)
(1) Plot History: As to part: Fairby Farm (4 acre field called "Harrys Haw"; as to remainder: Blue House Farm (4 acre field formerly called Bassdean) (1604)
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(2) Planning Application 2018 (GRANTED) 2018/1373 Demolition of existing garage and removal of chimney. Erection of two storey side extension.
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £138
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £362
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)
(5) Sale (23 Nov 2017): £410,000
Ashby, The Warrens, DA3 8DB
Built: 1961
(1) Property Type: Semi-detached house (3 bed)
(1) Plot History: As to part: Fairby Farm (4 acre field called "Harrys Haw"; as to remainder: Blue House Farm (4 acre field formerly called Bassdean) (1604)
(1) Plot History: Part of The Red House, Ash Road (1912)
(3) Rateable Value (1963): £138
(3) Rateable Value (1972): £362
(4) Council Tax (1993): Band E (£88-120K)