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Planning in Wilmington

Approved
81%
21 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 15 weeks
on average

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

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Around Wilmington

Postcode districts

DA2 232 applications in the last 12 monthsBR8 162 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dartford Borough Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,477 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dartford district.

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 £379,020, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Wilmington has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wilmington 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wilmingtonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wilmington, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Wilmington. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), amendments (4), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wilmington?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Wilmington. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wilmington?
The average planning decision time near Wilmington is 102 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 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wilmington?
You can search and track planning applications near Wilmington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.