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Dartford Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Dartford Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
9,552Searchable applications
231Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 6,725 approved or refused records
894Refused applications

5,831 approved · 894 refused · 331 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Oct 2014 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas6 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas6 mapped area records1 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Decided17/01423/OBB

    Consultation on an application of a replacement dwelling to serve as a vicarage at the former Wilburton site within Sevenoaks District Council

    Wilburton Leydenhatch Lane Swanley Kent BR8 7PS

    Received 9 Aug 2017
  2. Decided17/01425/TPO

    Application to cut back 1 x Sycamore (T1) tree leaving a 5m clearance from the ground (by entrance, next to road name sign), T2 Lime: crown lift limited reduction to the previous reduction points; T3 Holm Oak: reduction of approx 2 to 3m maximum all round, and a thin of max 20% as well as the lift to 5m and a maximum clearance to the building of 5m; lifting trees to 5m over vehicular areas; No other trees to be cut-back or otherwise cut in the area of Griffin Court, Greenhithe subject to Tree Preservation Order No.3 1985 (revised description)

    Community Area Griffin Walk Stone Greenhithe Kent

    Received 10 Aug 2017
  3. Decided17/01426/FUL

    Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and provision of bay window to front elevation and alterations to front entrance with canopy over

    71 Woodlands Park Bexley Kent DA5 2EN

    Received 10 Aug 2017
  4. Decided17/01428/FUL

    Provision of a temporary refrigerated (40ft) container (between 1st November and 31st January annually) in service yard

    Marks & Spencers Unit 3 Prospect Place Dartford Kent DA1 1DY

    Received 10 Aug 2017
  5. Decided17/01429/NONMAT

    Application for a non-material amendment following grant of planning permission DA/15/01791/FUL in respect of alterations to window sizes, rear bi-fold doors, and addition of an obscure glazed fixed shut side window

    58 Brent Lane Dartford Kent DA1 1QS

    Received 9 Aug 2017
  6. Decided17/01431/ADV

    Display of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs and 3 non-illuminated signs

    5A Prospect Place Dartford Kent DA1 1DY

    Received 10 Aug 2017
  7. Decided17/01433/CDNA

    Submission of details relating to external materials for buildings 4, B1, B2 and G pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission DA/16/00958/FUL for demolition of existing garden centre buildings and the erection of replacement buildings, extension to car park, erection of replacement entrance/exit canopy, erection of canopy in the planteria, erection of pergola, erection of fence.

    Millbrook Garden Centre Station Road Southfleet DA13 9PA

    Received 10 Aug 2017
  8. Decided17/01436/TPO

    Application to remove 2 No. Sycamore trees subject to Tree Preservation Order No.1 1995

    Car Park Adj 67 The Green And 1-4 St Margarets Close Darenth Kent

    Received 11 Aug 2017
  9. Decided17/01437/FUL

    Erection of a single storey side/front extension

    63 Laburnum Avenue Dartford Kent DA1 2QN

    Received 11 Aug 2017
  10. Decided17/01438/LDC

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a detached outbuilding

    Elmstone Betsham Road Southfleet Kent DA13 9PD

    Received 11 Aug 2017
  11. Decided17/01442/CDNA

    Submission of details relating to studies of the existing water supply infrastructure pursuant to condition 4 of outline planning permission DA/16/01207/OUT for extensions and alterations to the shopping centre through part demolition, alteration and refurbishment of existing buildings/ structures and erection of new buildings/structures to provide retail and related uses (Use classes A1-A5), reconfiguration of existing car and coach parking areas, reconfiguration of existing lake, open space and public realm, alteration of existing pedestrian links within the site, infrastructure and associated facilities

    West Village & Service Yards 5, 8 And 12 Bluewater Major Space Unit 8 Only

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  12. Decided17/01443/FUL

    Alterations to roof from hip end to gable end for provision of a dormer window in rear elevation and roof lights in front elevation in connection with providing additional rooms in the roof space

    55 Eden Road Bexley Kent DA5 2EQ

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  13. Decided17/01446/FUL

    Erection of a two storey side/rear extension and rear conservatory

    53 Faesten Way Bexley Kent DA5 2JB

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  14. Decided17/01447/FUL

    Raising height of roof and alteration from hip end to gable ends for provision of dormer windows in front elevation and roof lights in rear and side elevation in connection with providing additional rooms in the roof space and demolition of rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension

    11 Fawkham Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HS

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  15. Decided17/01448/ADV

    Display of 1 No. non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. non-illuminated projecting sign

    Savers Ltd 31 High Street Dartford Kent DA1 1DT

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  16. Decided17/01449/FUL

    Erection of a rear conservatory

    20 Waltham Close Dartford Kent DA1 3LT

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  17. Decided17/01451/FUL

    Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of a single storey side/rear extension and provision of dormer windows in rear and front elevations in connection with providing additional rooms in the roof space

    25 Orchard Close Longfield Kent DA3 7JP

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  18. Decided17/01454/PDE

    Determination pursuant to Schedule 2, Part 1 (Class A.1 (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as to whether prior approval is required for the erection of a single storey rear extension

    19 Squires Way Wilmington Kent DA2 7NN

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  19. Decided17/01455/LDC

    Application under Section 10 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (Lawful Development Certificate) for the confirmation that planning permission granted under application DA/12/01150/FUL dated 14 August 2015 has been lawfully implemented through the construction of a service trench and laying of pipework to carry electrical and gas services to meet the utility needs of the permitted Class C3 units

    Land North Of Hedge Place Road And South Of London Road Stone Kent

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  20. Decided17/01456/CDNA

    Submission of details relating to external materials pursuant to condition 3 of reserved matters permission 17/01202/REM and condition 5 of outline planning permission DA/16/01207/OUT for extensions and alterations to the shopping centre through part demolition, alteration and refurbishment of existing buildings/ structures and erection of new buildings/structures to provide retail and related uses (Use classes A1-A5), reconfiguration of existing car and coach parking areas, reconfiguration of existing lake, open space and public realm, alteration of existing pedestrian links within the site, infrastructure and associated facilities

    West Village & Service Yards 5, 8 And 12 Bluewater Major Space Unit 8 Only

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  21. Decided17/01457/CDNA

    Submission of details relating to sustainable surface water drainage scheme (condition 11) and surface water drainage (condition 15) pursuant to outline planning permission DA/16/01207/OUT for extensions and alterations to the shopping centre through part demolition, alteration and refurbishment of existing buildings/ structures and erection of new buildings/structures to provide retail and related uses (Use classes A1-A5), reconfiguration of existing car and coach parking areas, reconfiguration of existing lake, open space and public realm, alteration of existing pedestrian links within the site, infrastructure and associated facilities

    West Village & Service Yards 5, 8 And 12 Bluewater Major Space Unit 8 Only

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  22. Decided17/01458/CDNA

    Submission of details relating to type of piling pursuant to condition 13 of outline planning permission DA/16/01207/OUT for extensions and alterations to the shopping centre through part demolition, alteration and refurbishment of existing buildings/ structures and erection of new buildings/structures to provide retail and related uses (Use classes A1-A5), reconfiguration of existing car and coach parking areas, reconfiguration of existing lake, open space and public realm, alteration of existing pedestrian links within the site, infrastructure and associated facilities

    West Village & Service Yards 5, 8 And 12 Bluewater Major Space Unit 8 Only

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  23. Decided17/01459/CDNA

    Submission of details relating to code of construction practice for MSU8 pursuant to condition 17 of outline planning permission DA/16/01207/OUT for extensions and alterations to the shopping centre through part demolition, alteration and refurbishment of existing buildings/ structures and erection of new buildings/structures to provide retail and related uses (Use classes A1-A5), reconfiguration of existing car and coach parking areas, reconfiguration of existing lake, open space and public realm, alteration of existing pedestrian links within the site, infrastructure and associated facilities

    West Village & Service Yards 5, 8 And 12 Bluewater Major Space Unit 8 Only

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  24. Decided17/01460/FUL

    Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of a single storey side/rear extension

    147 Brent Lane Dartford Kent DA1 1QU

    Received 15 Aug 2017

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