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Gravesham Borough Council
Planning applications.

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

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
6,355Searchable applications
246Recorded as pending
74%Approval rate · 5,120 approved or refused records
1,319Refused applications

3,801 approved · 1,319 refused · 186 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Apr 1983 to 8 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas23 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Approval of details20211251

    Application for approval of conditions 8 and 21 attached to planning permission reference number 20200001 relating to drainage including Foul and Surface Water Sewerage Disposal and details of boundary treatments.

    Former Fleet Leisure Nelson Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7EE

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  2. Application Permitted20211252

    Application for conversion (part retrospective) from single dwelling (C3) to office (Eg(i) to include internal alterations including replacement of two doors, addition of fire-resistant pyro glass to be fitted over stained glass windows above partition door in hallway, addition of new doors and replacement of a skylight (hatch) with automatic opening vent.

    The Mission House 19 Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BD

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  3. Application Permitted20211253

    Application for Listed Building Consent for conversion (part retrospective) from single dwelling (C3) to office (Eg(i) to include internal alterations including replacement of two doors, addition of fire-resistant glass to be fitted over stained glass windows above partition door in hallway, addition of new doors and replacement of a skylight (hatch) with automatic opening vent.

    The Mission House 19 Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BD

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  4. Application Permitted20211254

    Retrospective application for erection of a detached carriage house (double garage with attached storage).

    47 Beechwood Drive Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0TX

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  5. Approval of details20211255

    Application for approval of condition 9 attached to planning permission reference number 20190503 relating to the parking spaces.

    Open Space St Patricks Gardens Gravesend Kent DA12 4AN

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  6. Approval of details20211256

    Application for approval of condition 12 attached to planning permission reference number 20190503 relating to cycle storage.

    Open Space St Patricks Gardens Gravesend Kent DA12 4AN

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  7. Approval of details20211257

    Application for approval of condition 13 attached to planning permission reference number 20190503 relating to refuse arrangements.

    Open Space St Patricks Gardens Gravesend Kent DA12 4AN

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  8. Approval of details20211258

    Application for approval of condition 17 attached to planning permission reference number 20190503 relating to electric charging points.

    Open Space St Patricks Gardens Gravesend Kent DA12 4AN

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  9. Consent tree works in Conservation Area20211259

    (T1) Silver Birch Tree - Crown reduction by approximately 2 meters; (T2) Scots Pine Tree - Crown reduce the larger outer branches back to the previous reduction point of the main steam, reshape tree to reduce the crown weight, reduce the height of the overhanging limb by 4m and removal of deadwood; and(T3) Two Plum Trees - Crown reduce the trees located next to each other on the righthand side of the Scots Pine tree.

    17 Cobham Street Gravesend Kent DA11 0SB

    Received 7 Oct 2021
  10. Application Permitted20211260

    Application for variation of condition 3 attached to planning permission reference 20210414 for variation of conditions 2 and 8 attached to planning permission reference number 20171263 for the erection of a part two storey and part single storey rear extension to form kitchen/diner with bedrooms over; conversion of the integral garage and erection of a first floor front extension; single storey side extension to form enlarged lounge; alterations to the roof to form rooms in the roof; to allow an increase in the size of first floor window in front elevation and amendments to the fenestration in both east and west flank elevations at first floor level and in west roof slope including installation of new windows and rooflights.

    Downend Norwood Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0YE

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  11. Application Refused20211261

    Retention of existing mobile home.

    Bluebell Wood Lodge Little Rose Farm Gravesend Road Fairseat Sevenoaks Kent

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  12. Application Withdrawn20211262

    Conversion of the garage incorporating dormer extensions on the side roof slopes to be used as an annex ancillary to the main dwelling.

    65 Castle Lane Gravesend Kent DA12 4TG

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  13. Application Refused20211263

    Creation of a additional first floor level incorporating dormer windows to front and rear including internal alterations and erection of a front extension.

    The Olive Tree Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NW

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  14. Application Refused20211264

    Change of use of a Beauty Salon (Sui Generis) to a Pizza Takeaway (Sui Generis).

    Bootys Hair And Beauty 6 The Bay Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0TD

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  15. Application Permitted20211265

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    209 Lower Higham Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2NP

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  16. Unknown20211266

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 3.50 metres, maximum height of 3.02 metres and eaves height of 2.69 metres.

    3 Long Walk Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9HH

    Received 8 Oct 2021
  17. Approval of details20211267

    Application for approval of conditions 3, 4, 5 and 6 attached to planning permission reference no. 20161135 relating to details of the (3) external facing materials, (4) hard landscaping scheme, (5) soft landscaping scheme and (6) waste provision.

    The Warren Rhododendron Avenue Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0TT

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  18. Env Impact Assessment Not Required20211269

    Request for a screening opinion in accordance with The Town and Country Planning Act (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for the proposed redevelopment of the existing industrial premises/estate for mixed classes E(g), B2 and B8 uses.

    Land At Denton Slipways Wharf Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2RU

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  19. Consent tree works in Conservation Area20211270

    The cutting back and crown lifting of two Oak Trees and one Yew Tree by 2. 5 metres.

    Scout Hut Mill Hill Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3HA

    Received 7 Oct 2021
  20. Unknown20211271

    **14 DAY CONSULTATION**EDC Consultation EDC/21/0081 -Reserved matters application (access, layout,scale,appearance and landscaping) Pursuant of condition 2 of outline planning permission reference no. EDC/16/0004 for Land North of Hive Lane (Phase 1B). Comprising the erection of 120 no. dwellings together with associated infrastructure including details relating to finish floor and site levels, noise attenuation measures, ecological mitigation and enhancement strategy and schedule of public open spaces (Condition 9) renewable energy, water conservation and carbon reduction technologies (Condition 11), design and maintenance of the public realm and other areas with public amenity function, provision of, and timetable for installation of public art and heritage interpretation (Condition 15).

    Land North Of Hive Lane Northfleet Embankment West The Shore Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AN

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  21. Application Permitted20211273

    Erection of a single storey front extension to existing summer house.

    256 Singlewell Road Gravesend Kent DA11 7RE

    Received 12 Oct 2021
  22. Consent for TPO tree works20211275

    The felling of one Leylandi Tree in the front garden.

    2 The Coach Drive Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SZ

    Received 8 Oct 2021
  23. Certificate Refused20211277

    Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with alterations to roofline, rear dormer and three rooflights to front roofslope.

    2 Spring Grove Gravesend Kent DA12 1LL

    Received 12 Oct 2021
  24. Certificate Granted20211278

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension.

    28 Burnaby Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9JT

    Received 12 Oct 2021

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Gravesham 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.

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