Riverview Park, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Riverview Park, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Riverview Park are administered by Gravesham Borough Council. View the full Gravesham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Gravesham
• Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
• LSOA: Gravesham 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Riverview Park.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Riverview Park.

• 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 Riverview Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

46 planning applications found near Riverview Park.

1. - 55 Vigilant Way Gravesend Kent DA12 4PW
   Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Extension of the dropped kerb and front driveway.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-07-01
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2. 20260670 - 55 Vigilant Way Gravesend Kent DA12 4PW
   Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Extension of the dropped kerb and front driveway.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-07-01
3. 20260621 - 26 The Rise Gravesend Kent DA12 4BX
   Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; widening of existing dropped kerb in association with a driveway.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-24
4. 20260611 - 79 Cirrus Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4QR
   Erection of a first floor rear extension.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-23
5. 20260612 - 79 Cirrus Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4QR
   Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Loft conversion with rear dormer.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-23
6. - 33 Imperial Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4LL
   Erection of a single-storey front /side porch extension.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-08
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7. 20260594 - 33 Imperial Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4LL
   Erection of a single-storey front /side porch extension.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-08
8. - 86 Leander Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4NE
   Erection of a single-storey side/rear extension.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-04
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9. 20260579 - 86 Leander Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4NE
   Erection of a single-storey side/rear extension.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-04
10. 20260578 - 86 Leander Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4NE
    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; for a hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and front rooflights, to enable conversion of the existing loft space into habitable rooms
    Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-04
11. - 86 Leander Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4NE
    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; for a hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and front rooflights, to enable conversion of the existing loft space into habitable rooms
    Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-04
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12. - 70 Leander Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4NE
    Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-03
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13. 20260575 - 70 Leander Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4NE
    Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
    Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-03
14. 20260566 - 12 Bonaventure Court Gravesend Kent DA12 4SA
    Erection of a single storey rear extension.
    Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-01
15. 20260557 - 40 Cambria Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4NH
    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Alteration and enlargement of an existing detached domestic garage.
    Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-29
16. - Balas Little Mart 2 - 8 Gateway Parade Whinfell Way Gravesend Kent DA12 4RU
    Change of use of existing single shop into two separate units, each with a new shopfront and entrance door.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-05
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17. - 110 Astra Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4QE
    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; relocation of existing front entrance door and infilling of former doorway opening.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-05
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18. - 51 Britannia Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4RP
    Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.50 metres, maximum height of 2.80 metres and eaves height of 2.80 metres.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-27
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19. - 1 Gabriel Gardens Gravesend Kent DA12 4QD
    Application for the approval of condition 3 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), condition 4 (Climate Change), condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), condition 6 (Refuse Storage) and condition 7 (Cycle
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-17
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20. - 13 St Francis Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 4SJ
    Erection of an outbuilding for use as a Study and Gym.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-09
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A brief summary of Riverview Park in Kent

Riverview Park is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Riverview Park a particularly low-crime area.

Riverview Park has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thong, Shorne. 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 Riverview Park includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shorne and Ashenbank Woods SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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 Riverview Park

In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Riverview Park. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Riverview Park maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Riverview Park slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Riverview Park were outline applications (29), full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (10).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 69 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.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

• Approved: 32 applications
• Refused: 5 applications
• Withdrawn: 1 application
• Awaiting decision: 53 applications

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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