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Temporary use of part of the West Car Park for seasonal events and leisure activities, including amusement rides, attractions, food and drink stalls and associated facilities from October to January in 2026/2027, 2027/2028 and 2028/2029 (including set-up and take down).

West Car Park At Bluewater Shopping Centre Dartford DA9 9ST

DecidedReference: 26/00509/FULDartford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Application
Received
6 May 2026
Validated
19 May 2026
Determination deadline
18 Aug 2026
Local authority
Dartford Borough Council

Application overview

Temporary use of part of the West Car Park for seasonal events and leisure activities, including amusement rides, attractions, food and drink stalls and associated facilities from October to January in 2026/2027, 2027/2028 and 2028/2029 (including set-up and take down).

Proposal details

Reference
26/00509/FUL
Alternative references
PP-14863068
Ward
Stone Castle
Parish
Stone
Agent
Tetratech/Mr Richard Boother

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Application location

West Car Park At Bluewater Shopping Centre Dartford DA9 9ST

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Documents 14 of 14

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DELEGATED REPORT SHEETReport · PDF17 Aug 2026View
APPROVED FOR A TEMP PERIOD EXP 23.01.2029Decision Notice · PDF17 Aug 2026View
NEWSPAPER NOTICE ACTUALAdditional Information or Correspondence · PDF29 May 2026View
TRANSPORT STATEMENTReport · PDF19 May 2026View
FORM_1_CIL_ADDITIONAL_INFORMATIONCIL · PDF6 May 2026View
00350-0003-01 SITE BLOCK PLANDrawings · PDF6 May 2026View
00350-0001-01 SITE LOCATION PLANDrawings · PDF6 May 2026View
COVER LETTERReport · PDF6 May 2026View
794-PLN-NDIP00350 NOISE MANAGEMENT PLANReport · PDF6 May 2026View
794-PLN-NDIP00350 PLANNING, DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENTReport · PDF6 May 2026View
794-PLN-NDIP00350 FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENTReport · PDF6 May 2026View
EVENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - WINTERLAND 2026-27Report · PDF6 May 2026View
EVENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - WINTERLAND 2027-28Report · PDF6 May 2026View
EVENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - WINTERLAND 2028-29Report · PDF6 May 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Approval of permission for a temp period
APPROVED FOR A TEMP PERIOD EXP 23.01.2029
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