How long do planning decisions take near Wilmington?

The average planning decision time near Wilmington is 79 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 Wilmington?

The planning approval rate near Wilmington is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wilmington?

The most common type of planning application near Wilmington is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wilmington?

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Wilmington, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wilmington, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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

About Wilmington

Wilmington is a village and civil parish situated in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, approximately 2.7 miles south of Dartford and 3.5 miles north of Swanley. Located near the border of Greater London, it lies 4.3 miles southeast of Bexleyheath, making it an appealing area for planning applications due to its proximity to urban centres and transport links.

Population: 7,477 (2021) · Area: 2.6 km²

District: Dartford

Website: http://www.wilmingtonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £406,552 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dartford
Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
LSOA: Dartford 011D

Crime Statistics

56 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 17
anti-social-behaviour: 6
vehicle-crime: 6
other-crime: 6
other-theft: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 4
drugs: 4
public-order: 3
shoplifting: 2
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wilmington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wilmington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Wilmington in Kent

Wilmington covers an area of approximately 2.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Wilmington show an average sale price of £406,552, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wilmington area recorded 56 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Wilmington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Church Hill, Wilmington, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Wilmington includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Wilmington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wilmingtonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/. 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 Wilmington

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Wilmington. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

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

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Wilmington were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (5), amendments (4).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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