Search Bean planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bean · updated daily · Dartford Borough Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Bean Farm Bean Lane Bean Kent DA2 8AYAwaiting decisionApplication under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 as to whether prior approval is required for change of use of two agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial useReceived 2 Nov 202626/01261/P3R
- 5 Drudgeon Way Bean Kent DA2 8BJAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey side extensionReceived 7 Oct 202626/01146/FUL
- 4 Barnfield Cottages Sandy Lane Bean Kent DA2 8AJAwaiting decisionErection of one new dwelling and associated worksReceived 28 Sep 202626/01006/FUL
- Stable Yard Adjacent 1 Stonewood Cottages Sandy Lane Bean Kent DA2 8AJAwaiting decisionChange of use of land to a residential caravan site for gypsy/travellers comprising 4 pitches, including 1 mobile Home and 1 touring caravans per pitchReceived 9 Sep 202626/00918/FUL
- 5 Foxwood Road Bean Kent DA2 8BHApprovedErection of a first floor side extension, single storey rear extension and enlarged porch. Change of materials to the roof and wallsReceived 1 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 202626/01015/FUL
Planning in Bean
- Approved
- 81%
- 13 of 15 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bean in the last 24 months, from Dartford Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Bean
Postcode districts
DA2 232 applications in the last 12 monthsDA9 97 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Dartford Borough Council
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About Bean
Bean is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, approximately 4.4 miles southeast of Dartford and 5.4 miles southwest of Gravesend. With a population of 1,643 as of the 2011 census, Bean offers a snapshot of rural life in the region, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,638 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dartford district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bean area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bean a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bean has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bean planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bean, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Bean. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1).