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Planning in Dartford

Approved
81%
74 of 89 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dartford in the last 24 months, from Dartford Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Dartford

Postcode districts

DA1 459 applications in the last 12 monthsDA2 232 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dartford Borough Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 51,240. It sits within the Dartford district.

Property prices in Dartford show an average sale price of £341,982, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dartford 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 Dartford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Dartford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dartford 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Dartford, 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, 124 planning applications were submitted near Dartford. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), amendments (8), full planning applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Dartford?
In the last 24 months, 124 planning applications were submitted near Dartford. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Dartford?
The average planning decision time near Dartford is 57 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 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 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?
You can search and track planning applications near Dartford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.