Greenhithe, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenhithe, Kent.
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About Greenhithe
Greenhithe is a village situated in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, within the civil parish of Swanscombe and Greenhithe. Located approximately 4 miles east of Dartford and 5 miles west of Gravesend, this area offers a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key focus for planning applications in the region.
Population: 4,700
District: Swanscombe and Greenhithe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £327,890 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dartford
- Parliamentary constituency: Dartford
- LSOA: Dartford 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenhithe.
- 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 Greenhithe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Greenhithe.
- - Playground Eagles Road Greenhithe Kent
Notification for T1 - Semi Mature Sycamore (at the back of the shrub boarder close to the corner of the next door house) - Fell Sycamore to ground level within Greenhithe Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dartford | Date: 2024-07-08
View full details - - Village Hall Rear Of 8 High Street Greenhithe Kent DA9 9NS
Submission of details relating to external materials pursuant to condition 2 of planning permission DA/13/01164/COU for change of use of ground floor from part public assembly/part residential to a si
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dartford | Date: 2015-08-07
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A brief summary of Greenhithe in Kent
Greenhithe is a village situated in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, within the civil parish of Swanscombe and Greenhithe. Located approximately 4 miles east of Dartford and 5 miles west of Gravesend, this area offers a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key focus for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,700. It sits within the Swanscombe and Greenhithe district.
Property prices in Greenhithe show an average sale price of £327,890, 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 Greenhithe a particularly low-crime area.
Greenhithe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Greenhithe. 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 Greenhithe includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swanscombe Skull Site SSSI, Swanscombe Peninsula SSSI, West Thurrock Lagoon & Marshes SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenhithe 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 Greenhithe
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Greenhithe. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Greenhithe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Greenhithe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Greenhithe were discharge of conditions (9), amendments (5), full planning applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.