Northfleet, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northfleet, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Northfleet are administered by Gravesham Borough Council. View the full Gravesham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Northfleet
Northfleet is a town in the Gravesham borough of Kent, England, situated just west of Gravesend and bordering the Borough of Dartford. With a population of 29,900 as recorded in the 2021 census, Northfleet is served by its own railway station on the North Kent Line, conveniently located near Ebbsfleet International railway station on the High Speed 1 line. This connectivity makes it an important area for potential planning applications and developments.
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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 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northfleet.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northfleet.
- 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 Northfleet based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Northfleet.
- - Kimberly Clark Ltd Northfleet Mill Crete Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AD
Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of the former technical lab / offices.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Kimberly Clark Ltd Northfleet Mill Crete Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AD
Details of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to planning permission 20250251 for construction and operation of a Green Hydrogen Electrolyser and associated infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Kimberly Clark Ltd Northfleet Mill Crete Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AD
Application for the approval of condition 3 (Land Contamination Risk Assessment), condition 5 (UXO Operational Risk Management Plan), condition 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), conditio
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Former Northfleet Cement Works The Shore Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AN
EDC Re-Consultation EDC/24/0067 - Use of land for open storage (Use Class B8) and ecological mitigation to form an extension to the adjoining employment land at Church Path Pit.
Status: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Former Northfleet Cement Works The Shore Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AN
EDC Consultation EDC/23/0086 - Reserved matters application (access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) pursuant to condition 2 of outline planning permission reference no. EDC/16/0004 for lan
Status: Rejected | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Former Northfleet Cement Works The Shore Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AN
EDC Consultation EDC/23/0051 - Discharge of Condition 13 (Parking Management Plan) pursuant to reserved matters approval EDC/21/0081.
Status: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Development At Former Power Station Site B Crete Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent
Application for approval of condition 14 attached to planning application reference number 20100184 relating to the control of noise.
Status: Permitted | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2010-04-27
View full details - - Development At Former Power Station Site B Crete Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent
Application for approval of conditions 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 16, 20, 21 and 22 attached to planning application reference 20100184 relating to the material samples, external lighting scheme, boundary treat
Status: Permitted | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2010-04-14
View full details - - De Warren House And Herewood Lincoln House London Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9JE
Demolition of De Warren House and erection of a part two storey part three storey building to provide a total of 16 self contained flats comprising 10 one bedroom and 6 two bedroom flats; rearrangemen
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2010-04-06
View full details - - Development At Former Power Station Site B Crete Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent
Renewal of planning permission reference number 20051110 for erection of distribution centre (Class B8) with ancillary waste management unit and offices; formation of new vehicular accesses onto Crete
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2010-03-03
View full details - - De Warren House And Herewood Lincoln House London Road Northfleet Kent DA11 9JQ
Demolition of existing building (DeWarren House only) and erection of a part two, part three storey building to provide 22 no. dwellings comprising 18 no. one bedroom and 4 no. two bedroom self contai
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2009-09-07
View full details - - Development At Former Power Station Site B Crete Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent
Application for approval of condition 15(b) & (c) of planning permission reference number GR/2005/1110 relating to the ground contamination generic risk assessment and remediation strategy report.
Status: Permitted | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2009-05-26
View full details - - Development At Former Power Station Site B Crete Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent
Application for approval of condition 15 attached to planning permission reference number GR/2005/1110 relating to the ground contamination desk survey.
Status: Permitted | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2008-11-21
View full details - - Rosherville C Of E School London Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9JQ
Joint application under Regulation 3 of of the Town and Country General Regulations 1992 for retention of a mobile classroom. KCC GRANTED PERMISSION 15.9.08 (CONDITIONS)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2008-08-08
View full details - - Rosherville C Of E Primary School, London Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 9JQ
Retention of a mobile classroom
Status: Conditions | Council: Kent | Date: 2008-07-28
View full details - - Rosherville CEP School, London Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 9JQ
Retention of mobile classroom
Status: Permitted | Council: Kent | Date: 2008-05-14
View full details - - Jessamine House 4 London Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9JE
Erection of three storey rear extension to form a bedroom at ground, first and second floors and erection of a conservatory at the rear.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2007-07-10
View full details - - Rosherville CE Primary School, London Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 9JQ
New walkway canopy on playground and sun canopy on school field
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Kent | Date: 2007-05-24
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A brief summary of Northfleet in Kent
Northfleet is a town in the Gravesham borough of Kent, England, situated just west of Gravesend and bordering the Borough of Dartford. With a population of 29,900 as recorded in the 2021 census, Northfleet is served by its own railway station on the North Kent Line, conveniently located near Ebbsfleet International railway station on the High Speed 1 line. This connectivity makes it an important area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Northfleet 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 Northfleet a particularly low-crime area.
Northfleet has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lansdowne Square, Northfleet, The Hill, Northfleet. 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 Northfleet includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swanscombe Peninsula SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Northfleet
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Northfleet. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Northfleet maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Northfleet slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Northfleet were full planning applications (29), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 62 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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