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Planning in Northfleet

Approved
81%
52 of 64 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northfleet in the last 24 months, from Gravesham Borough Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in Northfleet show an average sale price of £376,612, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Northfleet a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Northfleet has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Northfleet, 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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Northfleet. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northfleet?
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Northfleet. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Northfleet?
The average planning decision time near Northfleet is 75 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Northfleet?
The planning approval rate near Northfleet is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Northfleet?
The most common type of planning application near Northfleet is full planning applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northfleet?
You can search and track planning applications near Northfleet on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.