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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 dates14,036Searchable applications
239Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 10,192 approved or refused records
1,310Refused applications
8,882 approved · 1,310 refused · 469 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Nov 2008 to 14 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning informationContact planning Solicitor enquiries and copy document requestsLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Advice and guidanceArticle 4 directions
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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More application records
- Decided23/01067/CDNA
Submission of details relating to the combined landscape service plan review plan pursuant to condition 2 for phase 2 of planning permission DA/22/01184/REM.
Phase 2 Stone Pit 2 St James Lane Greenhithe Horns Cross
Received 12 Sept 2023 - Decided23/01068/CDNA
Submission of details relating to the combined landscape service plan review pursuant to condition 2 for phase 3 of planning permission DA/22/01250/REM.
Phase 3 Stone Pit 2 St James Lane Greenhithe Horns Cross
Received 12 Sept 2023 - Decided23/01157/FUL
Demolition of existing dwelling, conservatory and garage and erection of 2 No. two-storey 5-bedroom dwellings including provision of rear dormer windows to both provide accommodation within the roof space.
22 The Close Wilmington Kent DA2 7ES
Received 3 Oct 2023 - Decided23/01167/CDNA
Submission of details relating to condition 21 pursuant to planning permission DA/21/01186/FUL
24 Lowfield Street Dartford Kent DA1 1HD
Received 5 Oct 2023 - Decided23/01266/FUL
Erection of a single storey double garage with shed for No17 Royal Road including hardstanding (part retrospective application)
17 Royal Road Hawley Kent DA2 7RD
Received 1 Nov 2023 - Decided23/01327/CDNA
Submission of details for Building Control certificate confirming that Flat 2 is M4(3) compliant pursuant to condition 13 of 13 of planning permission DA/21/00180/COU for change of use from care home to 6 no. 1 bedroom and 2 no. 2 bedroom flats (Use class C3) including provision of three front rooflights with parking spaces to the rear and front of the site, demolition of rear conservatories and two replacement single storey rear extensions
Kimberley House 40 Miskin Road Dartford Kent DA1 2LS
Received 14 Nov 2023 - Decided23/01374/CDNA
Submission of details relating to condition 10 - Construction Management Plan pursuant to planning permission DA/21/00284/FUL
Iceland 47 - 49 High Street Dartford Kent DA1 1DJ
Received 16 Nov 2023 - Decided23/01387/FUL
Conversion of old and out of use grass tennis courts to a secure dog exercise / training area. Works will include:Clearance of brambles and overgrowth, Repairs to existing fences, Provision of dog play equipment, dog bins and benches, Signage identifying new use
Acacia Hall, Sports Hall High Street Dartford Kent DA1 1DJ
Received 24 Nov 2023 - Decided23/01441/FUL
Temporary theatre including auditorium, foyer, bar area, box office, toilets, stage, backstage and storage (Sui generis); together with associated servicing area; external waste storage, above ground fuel tanks, external heaters and power generators; pedestrian ramps (for external Stage Door and Fire Exits); alterations to and additional asphalt hardstanding; alterations to vehicle access gates on Hythe Street; alterations to means of enclosure to introduce fire escape gates; on-site security (V Mesh) fencing and external lighting (retrospective)
Orchard West Theatre Land To The East Of Orchard Street, West Of Hythe Street Dartford DA1 1BX
Received 7 Dec 2023 - Unknown23/01481/FUL
Provision of permanent enclosure, including external alterations, in rear yard for outdoor dining area and bar in connection with existing restaurant.
Zenith Sports Bar 59 - 65 Hythe Street Dartford Kent DA1 1BG
Received 27 Dec 2023 - Unknown24/00008/FUL
Installation of a heat pump to side of property
1 Burroughs Drive Dartford Kent DA1 5TW
Received 3 Jan 2024 - Decided24/00230/FUL
Use of Lake 2 for cold water swimming, provision of a floating deck including floating access ramp for leisure and recreational purposes and provision of a seasonal Aqua Park together with ancillary facilities including disabled lift, access ramps and steps.
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater Parkway Bluewater Greenhithe Kent DA9 9SW
Received 27 Feb 2024 - Decided24/00300/FUL
Conversion of detached garage to form 1 bedroom annex
Riverside Fuchsias Rear Of 83 Main Road Sutton At Hone Kent DA4 9HQ
Received 13 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00329/NONMAT
Non material amendment following grant of planning permission DA/17/00729/FUL for external alterations to omission of window; extension for fire escape from basement; steps to west hill; gate and railings; front and back door and hallway illumination; installation of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
The Old Lock Up 37 West Hill Dartford Kent DA1 2FD
Received 19 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00355/CDNA
Submission of details relating to replacement tree planting (condition 16) and hard and soft landscaping including green roofs, ecological mitigation and enhancement measures and gates to the park and boundary treatments in the public realm (condition 17) pursuant to planning permission DA/24/00758/VCON for detailed planning permission for the erection of 280 dwellings, including a detailed landscape strategy, car parking, new internal access roads, and associated infrastructure and earthworks
Phases 2 And 3 Land East Of Lowfield Street Dartford Kent
Received 25 Mar 2024 - Decided20/01642/CDNA
Submission of details (in part) relating to the site development scheme including demarcation and pitches, visibility splays for existing access, landscaping details, landscaping management schedule, any new boundary treatment pursuant to condition 6 and 8 of planning permission DA/19/00605/COU for change of use of land adjacent to existing Gypsy site for stationing of 2 additional mobile homes, 1 dayroom and permanent permission for 1 No. mobile home as approved under DA/13/01620/FUL (part retrospective)
48 Brakefield Road Southfleet Kent DA13 9PZ
Received 12 Mar 2020 - Decided20/01643/CDNA
Submission of details (in part) relating to the site development scheme including management of the gypsy and traveller site pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission DA/19/00605/COU for change of use of land adjacent to existing Gypsy site for stationing of 2 additional mobile homes, 1 dayroom and permanent permission for 1 No. mobile home as approved under DA/13/01620/FUL (part retrospective)
48 Brakefield Road Southfleet Kent DA13 9PZ
Received 12 Mar 2020 - Decided24/00377/FUL
Erection of 4no semi-detached and 1no detached houses with associated access works, parking and landscaping.
Land At Hedge Place Road Greenhithe Kent
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00420/LBC
Application for Listed Building Consent for: Drylining of basement; boarding of ground floor; addition of ground floor bedroom en-suite and omission of window; extension for fire escape from basement; cloak room; steps to west hill; gate and railings; front and back door and hallway illumination; installation of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery; internal stairs to basement, door frames, shutter, drying rack (to amend 17/00730/LBC & 14/01475/LBC)
The Old Lock Up 37 West Hill Dartford Kent DA1 2FD
Received 15 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00434/CDNA
Submission of details relating to balcony details to address privacy mitigation pursuant to condition 19 of planning permission DA/25/00144/VCON for demolition of existing buildings and the erection of 258 flats (Use Class C3) with associated parking, cycle storage, landscaping and amenity space
Land South Of Crossways Boulevard And North Of St Marys Road Stone Kent
Received 16 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00704/FUL
Formation of a temporary access from Lowfield Street through to Market Street.
Copperhouse Green Lowfield Street Dartford Kent DA1 1EW
Received 19 Jun 2024 - Decided24/00770/FUL
Installation of Air-conditioning units to side and rear facades, and installation of two external air source heat pumps in rear garden (part retrospective application)
81 Summerhouse Drive Bexley Kent DA5 2EF
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Unknown24/00787/FUL
Erection of a single storey extension of existing outbuilding to create a "granny" annexe
An Teachin Hawley Road Hawley Kent DA2 7RW
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00824/CDNA
Submission of details relating to drainage pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission DA/23/00514/FUL for erection of 3no single storey 1-bed social housing units with associated landscaping and parking spaces.
Rear Of 119-133 Milton Street Swanscombe Kent
Received 21 Jun 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Dartford Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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