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Planning in Fleet Downs

Approved
86%
63 of 73 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Fleet Downs

Postcode districts

DA2 232 applications in the last 12 monthsDA9 97 applications in the last 12 monthsDA1 459 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 Fleet Downs

Fleet Downs is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Fleet Downs show an average sale price of £379,020, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fleet Downs a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Fleet Downs has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fleet Downs 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 Fleet Downs, 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, 89 planning applications were submitted near Fleet Downs. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), tree works (5), amendments (4). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fleet Downs?
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Fleet Downs. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fleet Downs?
The average planning decision time near Fleet Downs is 67 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 Fleet Downs?
The planning approval rate near Fleet Downs is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fleet Downs?
The most common type of planning application near Fleet Downs is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fleet Downs?
You can search and track planning applications near Fleet Downs on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.