Darenth, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darenth, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Darenth are administered by Dartford Borough Council. View the full Dartford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Darenth
Darenth is a village and civil parish situated in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, approximately 3.4 miles southeast of Dartford and 4.6 miles northeast of Swanley. This quaint locality offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments within the region.
Population: 4,150 (2021)
District: Dartford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £379,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dartford
- Parliamentary constituency: Dartford
- LSOA: Dartford 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Darenth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darenth.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Darenth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Darenth.
- - St Fiacre Green Street Green Road Darenth Kent DA2 7HT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for the existing boundary walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/00444/LDC - Darenth Fishing Complex Darenth Hill Darenth Kent DA2 7QY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for small single storey one bedroom dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-04-24 - 26/00445/LDC - Darenth Fishing Complex Darenth Hill Darenth Kent DA2 7QY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) to regularise use of existing car parking area within site
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-04-24 - - Savigny Darenth Hill Darenth Kent DA2 7QR
Erection of a part single storey/part two storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Land At Darenth Hill Darenth Kent DA2 7QY
Application 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 proposed conversion of the existi
Status: Rejected | Council: Dartford | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 77 Watchgate Darenth Kent DA2 7JY
Submission of details relating to Condition 4 (post installation noise survey) of planning permission DA/23/01328/FUL for the replacement of mechanical plant to side of building, including the install
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dartford | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - St Fiacre Green Street Green Road Darenth Kent DA2 7HT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed detached outbuilding in rear garden to be used as ancillary to main house as a gym
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Land North West Of Horton Wood Canada Farm Road South Darenth Kent
Details pursuant to condition 12 (drainage design) of 22/02599/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Darenth in Kent
Darenth is a village and civil parish situated in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, approximately 3.4 miles southeast of Dartford and 4.6 miles northeast of Swanley. This quaint locality offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,150 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dartford district.
Property prices in Darenth show an average sale price of £379,020, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Darenth a particularly low-crime area.
Darenth has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Darenth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Darenth Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Darenth 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.
Planning Activity in Darenth
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Darenth. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Darenth.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Darenth were discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.