Gravesend, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gravesend, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Gravesend are administered by Gravesham Borough Council. View the full Gravesham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gravesend
Gravesend is a vibrant town located in northwest Kent, England, approximately 21 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross, along the south bank of the River Thames, directly across from Tilbury in Essex. Serving as the administrative centre of the borough of Gravesham, it marks the eastern boundary of the Greater London Built-up Area. As of 2021, Gravesend had a population of 58,102, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 74,000 (2016) · Area: 99.1 km²
District: Gravesham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £376,612 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gravesend.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gravesend.
- 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 Gravesend based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
149 planning applications found near Gravesend.
- - 1A - 1B Wellington Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1JA
Application for the approval of condition 3 (Sound Insulation) attached to planning reference number 20250866.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 20260638 - Custom House The Terrace Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of Condition 10 (Geotechnical Information and Contamination) attached to planning reference number 20240687.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-22 - 20260600 - 27 The Terrace Gravesend Kent DA12 2BA
Erection of ground, first and second floor extensions at the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Milton Place Car Park Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 17 (Crime Prevention Measures) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 20260584 - Milton Place Car Park Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 17 (Crime Prevention Measures) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-05 - 20260580 - Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG
Application for the approval of condition 7 (External Lighting) attached to planning reference number 20250381.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-04 - - Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG
Application for the approval of condition 7 (External Lighting) attached to planning reference number 20250381.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Custom House The Terrace Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of condition 16 (hard landscaping and boundary treatments) and condition 25 (riparian life saving equipment) attached to planning reference number 20240687.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 20260539 - Custom House The Terrace Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of condition 16 (hard landscaping and boundary treatments) and condition 25 (riparian life saving equipment) attached to planning reference number 20240687.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 2 Milton Place Gravesend Kent
Erection of 4 apartments consisting of 2 x one beds and 2 x two beds with associated parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 20260518 - 2 Milton Place Gravesend Kent
Erection of 4 apartments consisting of 2 x one beds and 2 x two beds with associated parking.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 15 (Hard Landscaping) and condition 16 (Soft Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the partial approval of condition 12 (Elevations) and condition 14 (Swift Bricks) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - 20260472 - Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 15 (Hard Landscaping) and condition 16 (Soft Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-07 - 20260469 - Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the partial approval of condition 12 (Elevations) and condition 14 (Swift Bricks) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-07 - - Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 13 (External Facing Materials) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 11 (Foul and surface water sewerage disposal) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 1A - 1B Wellington Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1JA
Application for the approval of condition 3 (Sound Insulation Assessment) attached to planning reference number 20250866.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG
Provision of a pedestrian access gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG
Application for the approval of condition 5 (Hard Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20250381.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of Gravesend in Kent
Gravesend is a vibrant town located in northwest Kent, England, approximately 21 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross, along the south bank of the River Thames, directly across from Tilbury in Essex. Serving as the administrative centre of the borough of Gravesham, it marks the eastern boundary of the Greater London Built-up Area. As of 2021, Gravesend had a population of 58,102, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 74,000 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Gravesham district.
Gravesend covers an area of approximately 99.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Gravesend show an average sale price of £376,612, 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 Gravesend a particularly low-crime area.
Gravesend has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milton Place, Gravesend, Upper Windmill Street, Gravesend, Windmill Hill, Gravesend, King Street, Gravesend, Riverside, Gravesend, Pelham Road and The Avenue, Gravesend, Darnley Road, Gravesend, High Street and Queen Street, Gravesend, Harmer Street, Gravesend. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gravesend 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 Gravesend
In the last 24 months, 316 planning applications were submitted near Gravesend. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Gravesend.
The average decision period of 86 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 Gravesend were full planning applications (104), discharge of conditions (98), listed building and heritage (30). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 284 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 13 were dismissed (19% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 195 applications
- Refused: 46 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 70 applications
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