Denton (DA12), Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Denton (DA12), Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Denton (DA12) are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Denton (DA12)
Denton is a village located in the Dover district of Kent, England, now part of the parish of Denton with Wootton. Historically a civil parish, Denton had a population of 137 in 1961 before it was merged with Wootton on April 1 of the same year. This small community presents potential planning opportunities within a tranquil rural setting.
District: Denton with Wootton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Denton (DA12).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Denton (DA12).
- 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 Denton (DA12) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Denton (DA12).
- - Land At Dalefield Way (West) Dalefield Way Gravesend Kent DA12 2FL
Application for the approval of condition 8 (Surface Water Drainage Verification Report) attached to planning reference number 20250596.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 20260467 - 8 Giles Field Gravesend Kent DA12 2RA
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 8 Giles Field Gravesend Kent DA12 2RA
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Dalefield Industrial Park Dalefield Way Gravesend Kent DA12 2FL
Application for the approval of condition 10 (Remedial Action Plan and Watching Brief Report) attached to planning reference number 20240199.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Garages Rear Of Osney Way Car Park Lower Higham Road Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of condition 8 (Foul Drainage) attached to planning reference number 20211415.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Land At Dalefield Way (West) Dalefield Way Gravesend Kent DA12 2FL
Application for the approval of condition 4 (Contaminated Land Assessment & Remediation Strategy), condition 5 (Contamination Not Previously Identified), condition 6 (Infiltration Drainage Restriction
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 221 Old Road East Gravesend Kent DA12 1PW
Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to Residential Children's Care Home (Use Class C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land At Dalefield Way (West) Dalefield Way Gravesend Kent DA12 2FL
Application for the approval of condition 2 (Construction Ecological Management Plan), condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), condition 9 (Landscape Proposals Buffer Zone) and condi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 42 Waterton Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 2PZ
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Outfall Cottages Dering Way Gravesend Kent
Application for variation of condition 5 attached to planning permission reference number 20230165 for demolition of the two existing dwellinghouses and use of site as Light Industrial units (Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Builders Yard Lower Range Road Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of condition 7 (Piling Risk Assessment) attached to planning reference number 20250262.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Builders Yard Lower Range Road Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage) attached to planning reference number 20250262.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 42 Ingoldsby Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2LQ
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 197 Rochester Road Gravesend Kent DA12 4TN
Erection of a single storey side extension and relocation of front entrance door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 33 Bellman Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 1RF
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of loft space, with formation of hip to gable roof with dormer to rear and 4 roof lights to front roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 80 Abbey Road Gravesend Kent DA12 1RQ
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a vehicle crossover.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - The Builders Yard Lower Range Road Gravesend Kent
Application for variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference number 20190520 for erection of three storey building to form 14no. two bedroom self-contained flats; to allow increa
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Telecommunication Mast At Land At The Corner Of Car Park Lower Higham Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2NG
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2017 Regulation 5 Notice relating to permitted development to install a 9M medium pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Nobles Mead Fenners Marsh Gravesend Kent
Confirmation that all of the financial and non financial obligations contained in the Section 106 Agreement have been complied with.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 47 Marsh View Gravesend Kent DA12 2LX
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Denton (DA12) in Kent
Denton is a village located in the Dover district of Kent, England, now part of the parish of Denton with Wootton. Historically a civil parish, Denton had a population of 137 in 1961 before it was merged with Wootton on April 1 of the same year. This small community presents potential planning opportunities within a tranquil rural setting. It sits within the Denton with Wootton district.
Property prices in Denton (DA12) show an average sale price of £360,370, 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 Denton (DA12) a particularly low-crime area.
Denton (DA12) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Riverside, Gravesend. 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 Denton (DA12) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thames Estuary & Marshes. 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 Denton (DA12)
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Denton (DA12). Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Denton (DA12).
At 67 days on average, decisions near Denton (DA12) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Denton (DA12) were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (17), outline applications (14). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 55 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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