How long do planning decisions take near Dartford?

The average planning decision time near Dartford is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Dartford?

The planning approval rate near Dartford is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dartford?

The most common type of planning application near Dartford is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dartford?

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Dartford, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dartford, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Dartford are administered by Dartford Borough Council. View the full Dartford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dartford

Dartford is the main town in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, located 18 miles southeast of Central London. It borders the London Borough of Bexley to the west and is accessible to Thurrock in Essex via the Dartford Crossing to the north. With a population of 51,240, Dartford also shares its eastern boundary with the Borough of Gravesham and the district of Sevenoaks to the south, making it a key area for planning applications and development in the region.

Population: 51,240

District: Dartford

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Area Information

Admin district: Dartford
Parliamentary constituency: Dartford
LSOA: Dartford 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dartford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dartford.

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 Dartford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Dartford.

26/00752/FUL - 14 Heathview Crescent Dartford Kent DA1 2PJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-07-06
- 14 Heathview Crescent Dartford Kent DA1 2PJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-07-01
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26/00562/FUL - 3 Heathclose Road Dartford Kent DA1 2PU
Erection of an entrance porch and alteration to the fenestration & roof (Part-retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-20
26/00550/LDC - 13 Bath Road Dartford Kent DA1 3DL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a rear dormer loft conversion with roof lights one front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-15
26/00500/FUL - 218 Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2PW
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-05-06
- 74 Chastilian Road Dartford Kent DA1 3JZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 61 Knole Road Dartford Kent DA1 3JN
Determination pursuant to Schedule 2, Part 1 (Class A.1 (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as to whether prior approval is required for the erect
Status: Permitted | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 40 Chastilian Road Dartford Kent DA1 3JJ
Submission of details relating to land contamination report (condition 3 - partial submission) land closure report (condition 7) pursuant to planning permission DA/19/01463/FUL for demolition, alterat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dartford | Date: 2025-02-17
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- 109 Wentworth Drive Dartford Kent DA1 3NQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable roof extension with dormer window in rear elevation and roof lights in front roof slope in connection with providing addition
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Dartford in Kent

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dartford a particularly low-crime area.

Dartford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dartford Town Centre. 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 Dartford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wansunt Pit SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Dartford

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Dartford. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dartford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Dartford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dartford were discharge of conditions (11), amendments (7), full planning applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.

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