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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
11,243Searchable applications
231Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 7,978 approved or refused records
1,066Refused applications

6,912 approved · 1,066 refused · 390 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Sept 2014 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Decided19/01464/FUL

    Demolition of lock up garages and erection of a mix of 14 flats (10 x 2 bed and 4 x 1 bed) and 2 x 3 bed houses, including new access drive, off-street parking, bin & cycle storage and communal garden areas; New off street parking and additional parking spaces for the allotments to the North West of the site.

    Block Of Lock-Up Garages And Land At Gilbert Close Swanscombe Kent

    Received 23 Oct 2019
  2. Decided19/01465/FUL

    Demolition of garages and erection of 4 flats and 3 houses including new access drive, off-street parking, bin & cycle storage and both private and communal garden areas

    Land Rear Of 150-160 Milton Road Milton Road Swanscombe Kent

    Received 23 Oct 2019
  3. Decided19/01466/FUL

    Erection of a single storey rear/side extension

    5 Hill View Road Longfield Kent DA3 7NB

    Received 23 Oct 2019
  4. Decided19/01467/NONMAT

    Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission DA/19/00231/FUL in respect of alteration from 1 No. dormer window to 2 No. dormer windows and correction in style of windows and correction to show existing velux window

    1 St Ronans View Dartford Kent DA1 1QD

    Received 24 Oct 2019
  5. Decided19/01468/FUL

    Erection of a single storey front extension, removal of existing hexagonal hanging tiles and replacement with fibre-reinforced cement cladding boards in Anthracite Grey, installation of an insulated flat roof covering to integral garage with provision of two rooflights to flat roof and conversion of integral garage into habitable room

    10 Starling Close Longfield Kent DA3 7NP

    Received 24 Oct 2019
  6. Decided19/01469/NONMAT

    Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission DA/16/00696/REM for Unit F (Unit 7) in respect of alterations to window placements to north-east, south-east and south-west elevations, changes to locations of loading door bays and changes to location of pedestrian entrance

    Unit F Bridge Close Dartford Kent DA2 6QP

    Received 24 Oct 2019
  7. Decided19/01470/FUL

    Erection of first floor rear extensions to both properties and single storey rear extension to 115

    113 And 115 Havelock Road Dartford Kent DA1 3HZ

    Received 24 Oct 2019
  8. Decided19/01471/TPO

    Application for T1 English oak - Prune back overhanging canopy to the south east from tree standing in No.2 The Old Yews by up to 5 metres being the boundary line to suitable growing points, T2 White beam - Remove one larger branch and four smaller branches over lawn, to remove four smaller branches on second stem growing into conifer and over canopy in No.1 The Old Yews, T3 Flowering Cherry - Remove two branches one extending over the climbing frame and one along the boundary line over the garden in No.1 The Old Yews all subject to Tree Preservation Order No.5 1973

    1 & 2 The Old Yews Longfield Kent DA3 7JS

    Received 24 Oct 2019
  9. Decided19/01472/FUL

    Erection of a mix of 6 flats (4 x 2 bed and 2 x 1 bed) including new access drive, off-street parking, bin & cycle storage and communal garden areas together with additional parking spaces for the allotments to the rear of 111-125 Keary Road

    Block Of Lock-Up Garages Rear Of Keary Road Swanscombe Kent

    Received 24 Oct 2019
  10. Decided19/01473/FUL

    Erection of 3 bungalows, off-street parking, bin & cycle storage and both private and communal garden areas.

    Former Council Depot Mead Crescent Dartford Kent DA1 2SH

    Received 24 Oct 2019
  11. Decided19/01475/CDNA

    Submission of details relating to Remediation Verification letter 21/10/19 pursuant to condition 24 of outline planning permission DA/10/00770/OUT for redevelopment of land to provide residential development together with new access, public open space and landscaping

    Land West Of Darenth Road (including Land At Clubbs Pit) Darenth Road Darenth Kent DA1 1NL

    Received 24 Oct 2019
  12. Decided19/01476/LDC

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a single storey rear infill extension

    50 Howard Road Dartford Kent DA1 1XH

    Received 25 Oct 2019
  13. Decided19/01477/FUL

    Erection of a single storey rear extension

    8 Hill View Road Longfield Kent DA3 7NB

    Received 25 Oct 2019
  14. Decided19/01478/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

    8 Hill View Road Longfield Kent DA3 7NB

    Received 25 Oct 2019
  15. Decided19/01479/CDNA

    Submission of details relating to code of construction practice in relation to MSU7 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 MSU7 Only

    Received 25 Oct 2019
  16. Decided19/01480/VCON

    Application for variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission DA/18/00444/FUL in respect of change of front elevation to include roof canopy and omission of excavation and front of property and associated windows and footbridge

    91 - 95 Church Road Swanscombe Kent

    Received 25 Oct 2019
  17. Decided19/01481/EDCCON

    Re-Consultation on an application for the discharge of conditions 18 attached to planning permission reference no. EDC/16/0045 relating to the Phase 4 Affordable Housing Strategy within Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

    Northfleet West Sub Station Southfleet Road Swanscombe Kent

    Received 25 Oct 2019
  18. Decided19/01482/FUL

    Erection of a single storey rear extension

    18 Gainsborough Avenue Dartford Kent DA1 3AS

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  19. Decided19/01483/TPO

    Application for T1 English Oak-Remove low limb to NW over garden of 38 at 6.5 metres above ground level. Reduce canopy to north over property line to match lower reduction works carried out approximately 4 years ago being a reduction of up 4 metes from furthest canopy extension leaving approximately 3 meters from main stem. Crown thin by 15%; T2 Hornbeam-Crown Lift to provide 2.5 metres clearance from ground level crown thin by 15%; T3 Common Ash-Remove two lowest branches on left tree of pair at 4.5 meters to South east damaged due to branch rubbing; T4 Common Ash - Fraxinus excelsior-Remove three limbs-One to the East and two to the South East cutting back to source subject to Tree Preservation Order No.12 1982

    48 Fawkham Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HF

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  20. Decided19/01484/TPO

    Application to fell 2 No, Lime trees (T2 and T7); T11 - Lime: Re-pollard at lowest previous pollard point/crown break; All trees-Repollard to previous pollard points, to be carried out either winter 19/20 or winter 20/21; All trees-Remove basal growth and stem epicormics to a height of 4m as required for a period of 5 years subject to Tree Preservation Order No.13 1991

    Limetrees Pencroft Drive Dartford Kent DA1 2PB

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  21. Decided19/01485/NONMAT

    Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission DA/18/00597/FUL in respect of: Removal of the side window to the utility room, east elevation; Enlargement of the bi-fold doors to the seating area, in the southern and western elevations, to extend the doors to the corner; Increased height of the single storey extension by a maximum of 200mm to allow for insulation to be installed; Increased overhang of the eaves detail to the single storey rear extension; Increase of the size of the dormer window (glazed opening) in the western elevation, to allow the installation of a inward opening pair of doors and the installation of a Romeo and Juliet balcony rail externally

    2 & 3 Court Hill Cottages Hook Green Road Southfleet Kent DA13 9NG

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  22. Decided19/01486/TPO

    Application for T7-cut the 2 small branches back to the main trunk which are hanging over into 61 Chestnut Grove to leave a 300mm stump (see marked photos). T9-cut back so it is in line with the boundary fence (to leave it looking natural but 2 metres back from it's look at present) with 61 Chestnut Grove subject to Tree Preservation Order No.13 1973

    Chestnuts 128A Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HG

    Received 29 Oct 2019
  23. Decided19/01488/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

    100 The Brent Dartford Kent DA1 1YW

    Received 29 Oct 2019
  24. Decided19/01489/LDC

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a detached garage

    47 Norman Road Dartford Kent DA1 1LE

    Received 29 Oct 2019

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