Longfield, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longfield, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longfield are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Longfield
Longfield is a village situated in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, approximately 6 miles southeast of Dartford and southwest of Gravesend. This strategic location makes it an attractive area for planning applications, with potential for development that benefits from its proximity to major urban centres.
Population: 4,919
District: Longfield and New Barn
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £533,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longfield.
- 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 Longfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Longfield.
- - 6A Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) as to whether prior approval is required to convert th
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 18 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Outline application (landscape reserved matters) for demolition of existing mix use building and erection of new mixed use, three-storey building with a ground floor pharmacy with 1 replacement and 9
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dartford | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 37A Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) as to whether prior approval is required for change of use of fi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dartford | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 18 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Outline application (landscape reserved matters) for demolition of existing mix use building and erection of new 3-storey mix use building with ground floor pharmacy with 10 residential dwellings abov
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dartford | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - - Lloyds Chemist 18 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Outline application (approval sought for all reserved matters except landscaping) for demolition of existing mixed use building and erection of new 4-storey mixed use building with ground floor pharma
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dartford | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - Nationwide 32 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Display of advertisements to provide internally illuminated projecting sign, fascia signs, ATM surround and decals & statutory signage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Dartford | Date: 2023-11-14
View full details - - 4A Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of an internal staircase from ground floor of 4A Station Road to the first floor area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2023-09-27
View full details - - 4A Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of an internal staircase from ground floor of 4A Station Road to the first floor storage area with the current access poi
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2023-05-31
View full details - - 4C Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed removal of the internal wall between the bathroom and kitchen area and refurbishment of the space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2023-05-31
View full details - - 79 Northdown Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QN
Conversion of attached garage to a habitable room with associated alterations to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2023-01-04
View full details - - 2nd Floor 5 - 7 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) as to whether prior approval is required for change of use of se
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dartford | Date: 2022-11-09
View full details - - 27 -29 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QQ
Provision of new shopfront and extension of terrace to no 27 (retrospective application), including a hand rail & glazing panel to the ramp.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2022-11-08
View full details - - 27 - 29 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QQ
Display of 1 No. Internally illuminated fascia sign (retrospective application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Dartford | Date: 2022-11-08
View full details - - 43 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2022-06-21
View full details - - 5 - 7 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) as to whether prior approval is required for change of use of fi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dartford | Date: 2022-02-25
View full details - - 70 Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PG
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2021-08-10
View full details - - 12 Hartley Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PE
Change of use of garden log cabin at rear of garden into dog grooming parlour (sui generis) (To change temporary permission to permanent permission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2021-05-04
View full details - - 24 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Change of use from use Class E on the ground floor being (Estate Agents) and Sui Generis (Taxi Office) at first floor to the whole building as Beauty Salon and clinical rooms for Microblading, Ear Pie
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2021-02-15
View full details - - 60 Essex Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QL
Erection of a rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartford | Date: 2020-11-10
View full details - - 121 Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PQ
Determination pursuant to Schedule 2, Part 1 (Class A.1 (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as to whether prior approval is required for the erect
Status: Permitted | Council: Dartford | Date: 2020-10-22
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A brief summary of Longfield in Kent
Longfield is a village situated in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, approximately 6 miles southeast of Dartford and southwest of Gravesend. This strategic location makes it an attractive area for planning applications, with potential for development that benefits from its proximity to major urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,919. It sits within the Longfield and New Barn district.
Property prices in Longfield show an average sale price of £533,850, 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 Longfield a particularly low-crime area.
Longfield has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hook Green, Red Street, Southfleet, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Longfield includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Longfield 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 Longfield
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Longfield. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Longfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Longfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Longfield were discharge of conditions (31), full planning applications (15), amendments (11).
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 60 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
25 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 15 were dismissed (35% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 46 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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