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House prices in Gravesham Borough Council: average £344,923, +3.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Gravesham Borough Council received?
Gravesham Borough Council received 1,539 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 79%.
How long does Gravesham Borough Council take to decide applications?
Gravesham Borough Council takes an average of 44 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Gravesham Borough Council?
Gravesham Borough Council approves 79% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Gravesham Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Gravesham Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Gravesham Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Gravesham Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Gravesham Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 527 appeals were lodged against Gravesham Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 24% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Gravesham Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Gravesham Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Gravesham Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Gravesham Borough Council, located in north-west Kent, oversees a district that includes the town of Gravesend, its largest settlement, as well as Northfleet and several surrounding villages and rural areas. The borough's name is derived from the historical reference to Gravesend as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, making it a region rich in history and local governance. For those researching planning applications, Gravesham offers a diverse mix of urban and rural development opportunities.

The council area encompasses 41 towns and villages, including Gravesend and Northfleet. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Gravesham Borough Council received 1,539 planning applications. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (521), outline applications (217), discharge of conditions (191). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

527 planning appeals were lodged against Gravesham Borough Council decisions, of which 119 were allowed and 376 were dismissed (24% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Gravesham Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Gravesham Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.