Search Gravesend planning applications
60 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Gravesend · updated daily · Gravesham Borough Council
- Land Formerly Known As Betsys Heron Hill Lane Meopham Gravesend KentAwaiting decisionMaterial change of use of land to single pitch Gypsy Traveller site with associated operational development (access, regrading slope, levelling surface with imported stone, gravel board retaining fencing, utility block)-part retrospectiveReceived 4 Nov 202620261078
- Land Known As The Den Rhododendron Avenue Meopham Gravesend KentAwaiting decisionPart retrospective application for the erection of 1no residential dwelling.Received 3 Nov 202620261080
- 3 Milton Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2REAwaiting decisionChange of use from Class E to hot food takeaway with seating area, new signage and extractor fan to the rear of the building.Received 2 Nov 202620261015
- Custom House The Terrace Gravesend Kent DA12 2BWAwaiting decisionApplication for the approval of condition (12) Noise Impact Assessment and condition (13) Internal Noise Survey attached to planning permission reference number 20240687.Received 2 Nov 202620261076
- Ebbsfleet Central East Land Adjacent To Ebbsfleet International Railway Station Thames Way Northfleet Gravesend KentAwaiting decisionEDC Consultation EDC/26/0172 - Discharge of conditions 18 (Area Master Plan) and 22 (EC2 Area Design Code) pursuant to outline planning permission reference EDC/22/0168 (Ebbsfleet Central East, EC2).Received 29 Oct 202620261066
Planning in Gravesend
- Approved
- 81%
- 224 of 270 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gravesend in the last 24 months, from Gravesham Borough Council's planning register.
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DA12 381 applications in the last 12 monthsDA11 278 applications in the last 12 monthsRM18 99 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Gravesend 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 (May 2026). This makes Gravesend a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gravesend, 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, 342 planning applications were submitted near Gravesend. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (98), full planning applications (89), listed building and heritage (21). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (33% success rate).