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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
7,280Searchable applications
255Recorded as pending
75%Approval rate · 5,944 approved or refused records
1,482Refused applications

4,462 approved · 1,482 refused · 214 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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

  1. Application Permitted20231315

    Retrospective application for the erection of a front porch with a double pitched roof.

    61 Boucher Drive Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7JA

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  2. Application Permitted20231316

    Application for the variation of condition 1 attached to planning application reference number 20210675 for the continued use of the site compound established through planning application 20190482 being for the; Erection of temporary portable cabins with associated fenced off laydown area and car parking area with 3m fence around the site, lighting and perimeter landscaping, and as amended by application 20191217; to allow the continued use of the site as a compound/laydown area relating to National Highways construction activities and to allow for a further three year period of use of the land as a compound, until 31/12/2026.

    Marling Cross Site Compound Valley Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 5UF

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  3. Consent tree works in Conservation Area20231317

    Work to Trees in a Conservation Area: the 2m reduction of one Acer Negundo (T1) to previous points and the all over trimming of one Camellia Tree (T2).

    1 Hanbury Cottages The Ridgeway Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3LH

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  4. Consent tree works in Conservation Area20231318

    Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: Removal of 6 dead Elm Trees (G1), 1 dead Hawthorn Tree (G2) and 1 English Oak (T6) due to decay at the base and excessive cankering. The removal of fallen branch of Sweet Chestnut Tree (T3), reduction of English Oak Tree (T4) to a low pollard and removal of snapped branch from English Oak Tree (T5).

    Shorne Common Mill Hill Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  5. Application Permitted20231319

    Alterations to the convent to include; proposed installation of new entrance at Theydon, closing of the party wall between Theydon and Hillside, extension to the staircase, alterations to the existing 1950s block to include cladding, re-glazing and re-roofing. Addition of a first floor to the chapel with roof lights and re-ordering of rooms and new lift.

    St Josephs Convent Of Mercy Hillside Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 1NY

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  6. Application Permitted20231320

    Replacement of existing conservatory with a bespoke garden room.

    Halfacre Round Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9BA

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  7. Consent for TPO tree works20231321

    Works to protected trees; The lateral reduction of 3 x Sycamore Trees (T1-T3) by 4 meters to remove overhanging limbs, and 20% crown thinning.

    Land Adj To Fairoak Willow Walk Meopham Gravesend Kent

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  8. Application Permitted20231322

    Consent for the erection of a gable end digital display to replace existing poster.

    Advertising Right Flank Wall 175 High Street Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9HG

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  9. Consent tree works in Conservation Area20231323

    Works to Trees in a Conservation Area; The felling of a poor quality self-seeded young sycamore tree, which is growing at an angle and also into the power lines above.

    Land At Battle Street Cobham Gravesend Kent

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  10. Application Permitted20231324

    Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian and erection of stable building with tack room and a detached barn.

    Land South Of Gravesend Road Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3JR

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  11. Application Permitted20231325

    Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light and alterations to fenestration.

    165 Lower Higham Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2NW

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  12. Application Refused20231326

    Demolition of existing structures and erection of 3 bungalows.

    53 Villa Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BU

    Received 28 Dec 2023
  13. Consent for TPO tree works20231327

    Works to protected trees;T3 - Common Lime Tree - Remove basal suckers and trunks sucker to first main branch at 5m Remove major dead wood over 25mm+ dia or 1m+ in length within the crown.T4 - 3m crown reduction of the canopy towards the eastern side and 2m reduction of the westerns side only leaving a crown spread of not less than 6mT5 - 3m crown reduction of the canopy towards the eastern side and 2m reduction of the westerns side only leaving a crown spread of not less than 6mT6 - 3m crown reduction of the canopy towards the eastern side and 2m reduction of the westerns side only leaving a crown spread of not less than 6mT7 - 3m crown reduction of the canopy towards the eastern side and 2m reduction of the westerns side only leaving a crown spread of not less than 6m.T8 - 3m crown reduction of the canopy towards the eastern side and 2m reduction of the westerns side only leaving a crown spread of not less than 7m. Reduce lower heavy overextended lateral limb towards the east by 4-5m, back to suitable growing points/branch junctions.T9 - Common Beech tree - Complete felling.

    Edmund Green Edmund Close Meopham Gravesend Kent

    Received 28 Dec 2023
  14. Application Refused20231329

    Opening up an existing window opening and wall below to form a door. Install a free standing pergola to the east side of the restaurant and onto the existing decking.

    146 Milton Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2RG

    Received 28 Dec 2023
  15. Application Refused20231330

    Application for Listed Building Consent for the opening up an existing window opening and wall below to form a door. Install a free standing pergola to the east side of the restaurant and onto the existing decking.

    146 Milton Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2RG

    Received 28 Dec 2023
  16. Application Refused20231331

    Formation of vehicle access over grass verge for existing hardstanding.

    56 Livingstone Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5DZ

    Received 28 Dec 2023
  17. Application Permitted20231332

    Erection of single storey front extension to form a new entrance to existing basement; conversion of part of basement from storage to women's/children's prayer area with w.c. facilities; and conversion of part of first floor from women's prayer area to dining/living area.

    Gravesham Muslim Cultural And Educational Centre St Hildas Way Gravesend Kent DA12 4AZ

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  18. Application Refused20231333

    Formation of vehicle access over grass verge for existing hardstanding

    54 Livingstone Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5DZ

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  19. Application Refused20231334

    Demolition of existing garden room, carport and enclosed porch; erection of new pitched roof incorporating front and rear gable features to replace existing dormers, pitched roof to replace existing flat roof on western side and rear balcony; erection of single storey rear extension; enlargement of first floor habitable area; alterations to internal layout; and formation of car parking and turning area at front.

    Ashlea Horns Oak Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0BX

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  20. Application Permitted20231335

    Alterations to existing bungalow to include replacement doors and windows, addition of roof light and solar panels and internal layout remodelling.

    7B Parrock Road Gravesend Kent DA12 1PY

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  21. Application Permitted20231336

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension and 3 dormer windows in the rear elevation. Single storey front extension, and a first floor front extension over existing garage with alterations to front dormer. Removal of the chimney stack and outbuilding and changes to fenestration.

    21 Cheshunt Close Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0HU

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  22. Application Permitted20231337

    Erection of a single storey side extension and a single storey rear extension.

    27 Fairview Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9DP

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  23. Application Permitted20231338

    Application for Listed Building Consent for refurbishment of some windows and the replacement of others and refurbishment of existing porch.

    Tolhurst House 1 Victoria Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  24. Application Permitted20240001

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new replacement dwelling.

    Distarti Rhododendron Avenue Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0TT

    Received 3 Jan 2024

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What these statistics cover

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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