Northfleet, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northfleet, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
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: £360,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
8 planning applications found near Northfleet.
- - Kimberly Clark Ltd Northfleet Mill Crete Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AD
Construction of a new boiler house with associated infrastructure / pipework and related works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 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: Undecided | 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 - - Land To The North West Of Factory Road Factory Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent
EDC consultation EDC/25/0081 - Full planning application for the erection of a workshop (Use Class E(g)(iii)), access, parking, and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-06-16
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/23/0051 - 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 - - 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
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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 £360,370, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northfleet 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 Northfleet
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Northfleet. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northfleet may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 (6), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.