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Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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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 dates14,580Searchable applications
239Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 10,656 approved or refused records
1,366Refused applications
9,290 approved · 1,366 refused · 488 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Jun 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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.
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More application records
- Decided26/00505/CDNA
Submission of details relating to planting scheme and proposed bund plan pursuant to Condition 17 of planning permission DA/24/01207/FUL (granted on appeal) for the creation of a 3G Stadia Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, acoustic fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, spectator stands, an access footpath and associated bund
Fleetdown United Football Club Heath Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2QH
Received 1 May 2026 - Decided26/00507/TPO
Application for T5 Maple tree - Reduce and reshape to a more compact canopy; Reduce in height and radial spread by 1.5 metres from 14 metres to 12.5 metres; Pollarding tree, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.8 2023
20 Pincroft Wood Longfield Kent DA3 7HB
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided26/00508/FUL
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear and two storey side extension, along with the removal of protected tree T6 Ash and extension of existing driveway
Ingress Priory Ingress Park High Street Greenhithe Kent DA9 9NP
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/00509/FUL
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
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/00510/LDC
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion comprising hip to gable alterations to roof to provide dormer window in rear elevation and roof light in front roof slope
161 Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PJ
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/00511/TPO
Application for 1 No. Lime tree - Crown reduction by 20% (approximately 1.5-2m) (estimated finished dimensions 7m height and 5m spread), crown lift to 3m above ground level, and removal of deadwood subject to Tree Preservation Order No.5 1980
1 Ivy Bower Close Greenhithe Kent DA9 9NF
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/00512/FUL
Change of use from existing commercial offices (E(g)(i) use class) to a residential single dwelling house (C3 use class) and external alterations
99 Kent Road Dartford Kent DA1 2AJ
Received 6 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00514/CPO
Consultation from KCC on details of a Post Excavation Assessment Report pursuant to condition 8 (part D & E) of planning permission DA/25/467
Acacia Hall Car Park High Street Dartford Kent DA1 1RX
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/00516/TPO
Application to remove T1 Beech, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.1 1968
Coppers 2 The Close Longfield Kent DA3 7JA
Received 7 May 2026 - Decided26/00518/LDC
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for the existing use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class C4)
1 The Orchard Mounts Road Greenhithe Kent DA9 9ND
Received 8 May 2026 - Decided26/00520/FUL
Erection of a dwelling with associated parking, extension to existing vehicular access with bin storage and cycle storage
158 Summerhouse Drive Bexley Kent DA2 7PD
Received 8 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00522/CDNA
Submission of details relating to the full specification of works (including a schedule of repairs) for the Lodge (Building R) pursuant to Conditions 8 and 22 of planning permission DA/25/00957/VCON for the variation of conditions 2 (approved drawing numbers) and 6 (contamination) of planning permission DA/23/01434/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings, conversion of Blocks K and R for residential use and construction of new residential dwellings, and provision of associated infrastructure including access roads, car parking and landscaping. To provide a total of 93 dwellings) in respect of amendment to location of the proposed emergency access along the southern boundary, amendment of position of Substation A and provision of an additional substation (Substation B) and the amendment of condition (6) to change the trigger for the submission of the contaminated land assessment
North Kent College Oakfield Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2JT
Received 8 May 2026 - Decided26/00525/TPO
Application to remove 2 Sycamore trees, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.9 1995
10 Baldwyns Mansion Calvert Drive Dartford Kent DA2 7GB
Received 11 May 2026 - Decided26/00526/FUL
Erection of a single storey side extension and continuation of canopy along front elevation
1 Lapwings Longfield Kent DA3 7NH
Received 11 May 2026 - Decided26/00527/CDNA
Submission of details relating to Gas Impermeable Membrane pursuant to Condition 3, and external materials pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission DA/25/00840/FUL for the demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of a new dwelling
The Hermitage Green Street Green Road Darenth Kent DA2 8DX
Received 11 May 2026 - Decided26/00528/EDCCON
Consultation on an application for the discharge of condition 13 (Site wide Operational Waste Management Strategy) pursuant to outline planning permission reference EDC/22/0168 (Ebbsfleet Central East, Site Wide), within Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
Ebbsfleet Central East Land Adjacent To Ebbsfleet International Railway Station Thames Way Kent
Received 11 May 2026 - Decided26/00529/LDC
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer and rooflights to front roof slope
21 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HF
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/00530/TPO
Application for T1. Hornbeam - Pollard leaving at 5m and T2. Hornbeam - Pollard leaving at 5m, subject to Tree Preservation Orders No.6 1973, No.7 1988 and No.12 1995
9 The Hollies Longfield Kent DA3 7HU
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/00531/TPO
Application for T1. Ash - Remove 1 stem to source that overhangs towards 9 The Hollies, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.7 1988
12 Fawkham Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HF
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/00532/VCON
Demolition of existing warehouse and the formation of hardstanding to be used as a customer car park, change of use of existing ancillary A1 space at first floor of existing retail unit to B1 (Business) Use together with installation of a new shopfront and the provision of staff and customer cycle parking (Variation of Conditions 3, 5 and 8 of planning permission DA/12/00713/FUL to extend the permitted delivery hours and to amend trigger points)
72 - 80 East Hill Dartford Kent DA1 1RZ
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/00534/FUL
Demolition of garage. Changes to existing rear extension including: side extension, changing flat roof to pitched roof, addition of two skylights. Addition of front open porch.
21 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HF
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/00535/LDC
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front facing roof lights and change of roof from hip end to gable end and alterations to side elevation.
29 Keith Avenue Sutton At Hone Kent DA4 9HH
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/00536/FUL
Demolition of existing shed and garage and erection of a detached outbuilding within the rear garden to incorporate a home gym, WC and storage area
74 Morgan Drive Horns Cross Greenhithe Kent DA9 9DT
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/00537/TPO
Application for T1- Hornbeam, reduce by 2-3m to suitable growth points; T2- Ash, reduce by 2-3m to suitable growth points; T3- Sycamore, reduce by 2-3m to suitable growth points; T4- Cherry, reduce by 2m to suitable growth points (as per annotated photos for all trees), subject to Tree preservation order No.7 1988
8 Fawkham Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HF
Received 13 May 2026
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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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