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Planning in South Darenth

Approved
80%
16 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of South Darenth in the last 24 months, from Sevenoaks District Council's planning register.

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About South Darenth

South Darenth is a village situated within the civil parish of Horton Kirby and South Darenth, located in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. It lies approximately 4.2 miles east of Swanley and 4.4 miles south of Dartford, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the Horton Kirby and South Darenth district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Darenth 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near South Darenth, 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, 43 planning applications were submitted near South Darenth. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (4), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near South Darenth?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near South Darenth. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near South Darenth?
The average planning decision time near South Darenth is 47 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 South Darenth?
The planning approval rate near South Darenth is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near South Darenth?
The most common type of planning application near South Darenth is discharge of conditions, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near South Darenth?
You can search and track planning applications near South Darenth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.