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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
14,402Searchable applications
239Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 10,502 approved or refused records
1,346Refused applications

9,156 approved · 1,346 refused · 483 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Oct 2007 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decided26/00205/FUL

    Erection of a new garden wall and gates (part retrospective)

    Cherry Orchard Manor Road Longfield Kent DA3 8LD

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  2. Decided26/00206/TPO

    Application for a row of 8 conifer trees at bottom of garden - cut back to previous growth/maintenance points (as per annotated photo), subject to Tree Preservation Order No.2 1969

    5 Weird Wood Longfield Kent DA3 7HT

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  3. Decided26/00208/LBC

    Application for Listed Building Consent for re-pitching of the existing roof, demolition and re-build of the southern end gable wall to create a side access, re-configuration of internal layout with the addition of 2 mezzanine areas and alterations to fenestration

    Betsham House, Annexe Westwood Road Southfleet Kent DA13 9LZ

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  4. Decided26/00209/FUL

    Re-pitching of the existing roof, demolition and re-build of the southern end gable wall to create a side access, re-configuration of internal layout with the addition of 2 mezzanine areas and alterations to fenestration

    Betsham House, Annexe Westwood Road Southfleet Kent DA13 9LZ

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  5. Decided26/00210/FUL

    Erection of two adjoining single storey rear extensions

    34 And 36 Eden Road Bexley Kent DA5 2EG

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  6. Decided26/00211/FUL

    Demolition of existing garage and erection of part two storey and part single storey side and rear extensions

    48 Northdown Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QW

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  7. Decided26/00212/FUL

    Erection of a part single/part two storey side and rear extension, and removal of existing conservatory and garage

    Joyden Park Way Bexley Kent DA5 2JD

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  8. Decided26/00213/FUL

    Erection of a part single/part first floor rear extension & internal alterations

    10 Littledale Green Street Green Road Darenth Kent DA2 7HU

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  9. Decided26/00214/TPO

    Application for T1 - Horse Chestnut - (Aesculus hippocastanum) - Mature Horse Chestnut located by entrance gate - Reduce crown by 2-3m (estimated finished dimensions 16m height and 7m spread), reduce away from BT pole to provide minimum 2m clearance. Remove deadwood over 50mm in diameter. Sever Ivy: T2 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Fell, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.2 1999

    Shears Close Communal Grounds, Dartford - Land Bordering Shears Close And Oakfield Lane

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  10. Decided26/00215/ADV

    Display of 3 no. externally illuminated fascia signs to front elevation, 1 no. sign painted on wall of building

    13 Spital Street Dartford Kent DA1 2DJ

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  11. Decided26/00216/LBC

    Application for Listed Building Consent to display 3 no. externally illuminated fascia signs to front elevation, 1 no. sign painted on wall of building and 9 no. internal vinyl coverings to upper floor windows

    13 Spital Street Dartford Kent DA1 2DJ

    Received 24 Feb 2026
  12. Decided26/00217/LDC

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer and rooflights in the front roof slope

    54 Harold Road Hawley Kent DA2 7SA

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  13. Unknown25/01366/ARTIMM

    The removal of the permitted development right for the material change of use from a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouse) of the Schedule of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) to a use falling within Class C4 (Houses in Multiple Occupation) of the said Order and not being development comprised within any other Class. An application will therefore need to be made to the Council for the grant of planning permission under Part III of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) before such development can take place.

    Area Of Borough North Of A2

    Received 8 Dec 2025
  14. Unknown25/01367/ARTNON

    The removal of the permitted development right for the material change of use from a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouse) of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) to a use falling within Class C4 (Houses in Multiple Occupation) of the said Order and not being development comprises within any other Class. An application will therefore need to be made to the Council from the 10th December 2026 for the grant of planning permission under Part III of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) before such development can take place.

    Area Of Borough South Of A2

    Received 8 Dec 2025
  15. Decided26/00218/FUL

    Alteration to side elevation and implementation of extraction flue for a log burner

    The Green Man Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7AS

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  16. Decided26/00220/LBC

    Application for Listed Building Consent for upgrade fire rating of panel doors in staff area using Envirograf intumescent coating and encapsulate flue and electric cabinets in fire rated enclosures to meet the requirements of the fire engineer's report, with additional fire sealant applied to gaps within existing compartment walls and enclosures

    Dartford Library Central Park Market Street Dartford Kent DA1 1EU

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  17. Decided26/00221/LDC

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and front porch

    41 Eglinton Road Swanscombe Kent DA10 0HS

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  18. Awaiting decision26/00222/FUL

    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension to Listed Building and closing vehicle access to the rear. Internal and external repair and restoration of the Listed Building and construction of single storey rear extension. Use of ground floor of Listed Building for commercial use within Use Class E(a), E(c), E(d) and E(g)(i); use of first floor for ancillary residential accommodation, both as per existing layout. Construction of a 5 storey building to the rear providing ground floor commercial space (Use Class E), access, refuse and cycle storage with 11 residential units proposed across the upper floors and a roof top communal amenity space.

    Formerly Two Brewers 33 Lowfield Street Dartford Kent DA1 1EW

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  19. Awaiting decision26/00223/LBC

    Application for listed building consent for demolition of existing single storey rear extension to Listed Building and closing vehicle access to the rear. Internal and external repair and restoration of the Listed Building and construction of single storey rear extension. Use of ground floor of Listed Building for commercial use within Use Class E(a), E(c), E(d) and E(g)(i); use of first floor for ancillary residential accommodation, both as per existing layout. Construction of a 5 storey building to the rear providing ground floor commercial space (Use Class E), access, refuse and cycle storage with 11 residential units proposed across the upper floors and a roof top communal amenity space.

    Formerly Two Brewers 33 Lowfield Street Dartford Kent DA1 1EW

    Received 25 Feb 2026
  20. Decided26/00224/TPO

    Application for 1No. large Quercus Robur (Common Oak) tree- all over reduction but cutting the limbs on the left hand stem a little harder (see annotated photo) to bring the tree back into a balanced form again (currently 16mtrs tall and after the reduction should stand around 14mtrs. current spread around 13mtrs, after the reduction the lateral spread will be around 11mtrs), remove all dead and dying limbs throughout the whole canopy and perform a 20% thin on all internal branches, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.13 2023

    28 Woodlands Park Bexley Kent DA5 2EL

    Received 26 Feb 2026
  21. Decided26/00225/FUL

    Application for the retention of buildings in the form of 8 no. containers for ancillary storage use (Retrospective)

    Chalkcroft Transport Yard Green Street Green Road Darenth Kent DA2 8DX

    Received 26 Feb 2026
  22. Decided26/00226/CDNA

    Submission of details relating to hard and soft landscaping, external materials, lighting locations and bat box locations (ecological enhancements), fence detailing (boundary treatments) pursuant to condition 1 of planning permission DA/24/00794/FUL (granted on appeal) for demolition of existing barn and erection of a residential dwelling, with associated amenity space, parking and landscaping (part retrospective)

    Benlin Farm Cottage Trollingdown Hill Green Street Green Road Darenth Kent DA2 6NR

    Received 26 Feb 2026
  23. Decided26/00227/FUL

    Remove existing cabin, erect housings for 2 no. of electricity substations and 2 no. of low voltage distribution panels

    Arriva Bus Depot 1 Central Road Dartford Kent DA1 5BG

    Received 26 Feb 2026
  24. Decided26/00229/VCON

    Erection of front infill extension and raising of roof of both properties to create rooms in the roof with front and rear dormers with associated soft and hard landscaping (variation of condition 2 of planning permission DA/25/01241/FUL in respect to amendments to dormers and landscaping materials)

    3 & 3A Carlton Avenue Horns Cross Greenhithe Kent DA9 9DR

    Received 26 Feb 2026

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