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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
7,041Searchable applications
255Recorded as pending
75%Approval rate · 5,726 approved or refused records
1,433Refused applications

4,293 approved · 1,433 refused · 204 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Apr 1983 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

  1. Application Permitted20221282

    Demolition of existing bungalows and erection of 2 x 2 bed and 3 x 3 bed dwellings

    Elizabeth Huggins Cottages Cross Lane West Gravesend Kent

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  2. Approval of details20221283

    Application for approval of conditions 3 attached to planning permission reference numbers 20220756 relating to the location and appearance of the refuse and recycling storage area (3)

    56 Windmill Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1BB

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  3. Application Permitted20221284

    Removal of garage and conservatory and erection of a two storey side extension

    12 Hays Mead Henley Street Luddesdown Gravesend Kent DA13 0XD

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  4. Application Permitted20221285

    Erection of a single storey rear extension

    8 Orchard Avenue Gravesend Kent DA11 7NX

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  5. Approval of details20221286

    Application for approval of conditions 4 attached to planning permission reference numbers 20220757 relating to the details of the four panelled fire doors (4)

    56 Windmill Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1BB

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  6. Application Permitted20221287

    Alterations and extension to existing conservatory with replacement roof and installation of skylight

    2 Warren View Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3EJ

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  7. Application Permitted20221288

    Alterations and extensions to include a single-storey replacement porch at the front and a two-storey extension at the rear to replace the existing conservatory.

    36 The Sandpipers Gravesend Kent DA12 5QB

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  8. Application Refused20221289

    Change of use of Garage and conversion to flat roof and part double storey side extension with pitched roof and inclusion of Garage

    7 Fairfields Gravesend Kent DA12 4QG

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  9. Refusal of Details20221290

    Application for the approval of condition 4 attached to planning permission reference no. 20200399 relating to the kitchen extraction and ventilation system.

    Stairways Express African Foods 9 Brewhouse Yard Gravesend Kent DA12 2EJ

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  10. Application Permitted20221291

    Application for variation of condition 4 attached to planning permission reference no. 20200307 for Construction of a garage and drive from Butchers Hill with demolition of an existing timber store building; to enable the timber store to remain until the new garage is constructed so it can be used for building material storage during the works.

    The Old Parsonage Butchers Hill Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3EB

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  11. Application Refused20221292

    Erection of single storey side extension with garage conversion, linking garage to main house.

    3 Stacey Close Gravesend Kent DA12 5TD

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  12. Application Permitted20221293

    Demolition of the existing Cascades Leisure Centre and public house and redevelopment of the site to provide a new leisure centre with community pool, leisure water, cafe, soft play, 'clip n climb' facility, a six court sports hall, fitness suite, spin studio, 2 no. fitness studios, 2 no. squash courts, a new tennis/netball court, improvements to the existing play area, landscaping across the site and associated car parking.

    Cascades Leisure Centre Thong Lane Gravesend Kent DA12 4LG

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  13. Application Permitted20221294

    Demolition of an external stairwell, construction of a new single storey roof space, removal and relocation of the radar mast, internal refurbishment, improvements to the exterior facades and new landscaping to provide a level access to London River House and the PCC.The existing link between the PCC and Grade II listed Royal Terrace Pier will be enhanced, and repaving works is proposed in the forecourt area of the listed pier.

    Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  14. Application Permitted20221295

    Application for Listed Building Consent for the demolition of an external stairwell, construction of a new single storey roof space, removal and relocation of the radar mast, internal refurbishment, improvements to the exterior facades and new landscaping to provide a level access to London River House and the PCC.The existing link between the PCC and Grade II listed Royal Terrace Pier will be enhanced, and repaving works is proposed in the forecourt area of the listed pier

    Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  15. Application Permitted20221296

    Change of use from a former estate agents office to education.

    Walker Croft 27 - 28 Windmill Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1AX

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  16. Application Refused20221297

    Erection of a single storey rear extension and construction of a dormer extension in the rear roof slope and loft conversion

    47 Nursery Grove Gravesend Kent DA11 7BB

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  17. Application Refused20221298

    Temporary storage unit situated behind shop

    Livingstone Road Stores 10 - 12 Livingstone Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5DZ

    Received 6 Dec 2022
  18. Consent for TPO tree works20221299

    Crown lift mixed groups of trees along access road to 5m above ground level;Crown lift mixed group of trees around reservoir to 4m above ground level;Section fell Ash Tree to 50mm above ground level;Crown lift Oak Tree to 5m above ground level;Section fell Willow Tree to 50mm above ground level; andVegetation clearance of old reservoir site to 50mm above ground level.

    SWA Water Boost Station Harvel Road Meopham Gravesend Kent TN15 7JT

    Received 6 Dec 2022
  19. Application Permitted20221300

    Application for a minor material amendment to planning permission reference 20200872 for the erection of a first floor level to existing dwelling and alterations to raise the roof, and erection of a single storey annex ancillary to the main dwelling in the rear garden; to allow alterations to the approved footprint, floor plan and elevations of the annex.

    Rosemead Whitepost Lane Culverstone Gravesend Kent DA13 0TH

    Received 7 Dec 2022
  20. Application Permitted20221301

    Demolition of existing kitchen, wc and south porch. Erection of a single storey kitchen and wc block and entrance porch. Existing UPVC windows to be replaced by timber windows and a new window opening created on the south side. On the north side a window will be replaced with an escape exit door and the old exit door to be replaced with a high level window. External ramps are to be provided for disabled access to the building and the roof and external walls will be renewed.

    St Marys Church Room Sole Street Cobham Gravesend Kent

    Received 7 Dec 2022
  21. Application Permitted20221303

    Application for the variation of condition 4 attached to planning permission 20170013 relating to Change of use of sandwich bar (Class A1) to a mixed use of a hot food take-away (Class A5) and restaurant (Class A3); to allow trading on Sundays and Bank holidays

    Wicked Wings Ltd 24 Perry Street Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8RE

    Received 7 Dec 2022
  22. Consent for TPO tree works20221304

    Sweet Chestnut Tree (T1) to be dismantled to ground level.

    85 Sallows Shaw Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9BP

    Received 7 Dec 2022
  23. Certificate Granted20221308

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

    8 Earl Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7AF

    Received 8 Dec 2022
  24. Application Permitted20221309

    Erection of two storey side, single storey rear and front extensions with the demolition of garage.

    12 Downs Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9HE

    Received 8 Dec 2022

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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.

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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