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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
7,866Searchable applications
259Recorded as pending
75%Approval rate · 6,423 approved or refused records
1,604Refused applications

4,819 approved · 1,604 refused · 232 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Apr 1983 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Observations Sent20260283

    Dartford Borough Council Consultation; Extension and reconfiguration of existing gypsy traveller site to provide an additional static caravan (4 in total), plus one touring caravan, shed and associated additional hardstanding, and revisions to the size and design of the dayroom (Retrospective).

    Nurstead Stables Nurstead Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7HG

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  2. Pending Consideration20260286

    Change of use of building to a nursery.

    St Johns Ambulance Northfleet Ambulance Station Eric Harden VC Memorial Hall Hall Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  3. Unknown20260289

    KCC Consultation GR/25/328/R9 - Application under Regulation 3 of the Town & Country Planning General Regulations 1992 - Details of a Landscape and Ecological Management Plan pursuant to condition 9 of the planning permission GR/25/328.

    Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8BG

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  4. Application Permitted20260292

    Change of use of ground floor from commercial use to a takeaway. Re-location of entrance door to residential unit above.

    Danslow Quality Butcher 164 Windmill Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1AH

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  5. Certificate Granted20260293

    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; construction of a single storey side extension.

    1 Green Farm Cottages Lower Road Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3HT

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  6. Application Refused20260294

    Change of use of part of existing industrial site (B2) to Hand Car Wash Facility (Sui Generis).

    BRT Properties Ltd Hardys Corner 2 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8BZ

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  7. Pending Consideration20260295

    General repair and maintenance to the front elevation of the house by re-pointing of the front elevation with a flat iron joint.

    2 Edwin Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1EH

    Received 17 Mar 2026
  8. Application Refused20260296

    Application for Listed Building Consent; consideration of curtilage listed status.

    The Coach House West Down Farm Shipley Hills Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0JP

    Received 17 Mar 2026
  9. Application Permitted20260297

    Erection of an extension to front dormer to form ensuite.

    4 Fairview Drive Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BG

    Received 17 Mar 2026
  10. Certificate Granted20260298

    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of a garage into a habitable room.

    9 Westfield Close Gravesend Kent DA12 5EH

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  11. Pending Consideration20260299

    Retrospective application for change of use of six buildings from agricultural use to multiple uses (Building A - Farm shop/Cafe, Building B - Storage & Preparation rooms, Building C - Cafe, Building D - Pizza kitchen, Building E - Ice cream shop, storage and sweet shop, Building F - Toilets) and changes to buildings including new windows, doors and other works.

    Harvel House Farm Cafe Harvel House Farm Harvel Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0DH

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  12. Pending Consideration20260300

    Application for Listed Building Consent; Retrospective application for change of use of six buildings from agricultural use to multiple uses (Building A - Farm shop/Cafe, Building B - Storage & Preparation rooms, Building C - Cafe, Building D - Pizza kitchen, Building E - Ice cream shop, storage and sweet shop, Building F - Toilets) and changes to buildings including new windows, doors and other works.

    Harvel House Farm Cafe Harvel House Farm Harvel Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0DH

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  13. Application Permitted20260301

    Installation of a dropped kerb and driveway.

    169 Dene Holm Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8LQ

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  14. Consent for TPO tree works20260302

    Works to protected trees; 1 x Magnolia Tree - to be felled due to poor specimen, weak limbs and safety concerns.

    34 Admers Wood Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SP

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  15. Certificate Refused20260303

    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Use of an existing residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a small-scale home-based childcare setting operated by the resident of the property.

    137 London Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9JS

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  16. Approval of Non-material amendment20260304

    Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission reference number 20251059 to allow increasing height of approved brick plinth finish (with weatherboarding above, introduction of brick pier detailing on eastern flank elevation (to match approved western flank elevation), brickwork finish to rear elevation rather than horizontal weatherboarding as approved, minor change to vertical/horizontal weatherboarding finish.

    Rockley House Wrotham Road Culverstone Gravesend Kent DA13 0QN

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  17. Approval of details20260305

    Application for the approval of condition 26 attached to planning permission reference number 20240687 to provide within 3 months of completion of the tidal flood defence 'as built' drawings.

    Custom House The Terrace Gravesend Kent

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  18. Approval of details20260306

    Application for the approval of condition 8 (Foul Drainage) attached to planning reference number 20211415.

    Garages Rear Of Osney Way Car Park Lower Higham Road Gravesend Kent

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  19. Consent for TPO tree works20260307

    Works to protected trees; 1 x Sycamore (Maple) Tree (T1) - Trim new growth and crown lift.

    3 Bramblebank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0TF

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  20. Application Permitted20260309

    Change of use of retail premises to a cafe with alterations to the existing shop front to provide a new entrance door and direct access from the street. Installation of an external flue to rear.

    Bennett And Brown 21 - 24 Windmill Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1AS

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  21. Application Permitted20260310

    Consent to display advertisement(s); Installation of two illuminated fascia signs to front elevation.

    Bennett And Brown 21 - 24 Windmill Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1AS

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  22. Certificate Granted20260311

    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; for the conversion and extension of the existing loft into habitable rooms with dormer extension to the rear elevation and a rooflight to the front elevation. Conversion of the existing garage into a study with associated internal and external works with alterations to fenestration.

    27 St Francis Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 4SY

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  23. Application Refused20260312

    Erection of part single storey part two storey side and rear extensions.

    4 Sandown Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5EN

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  24. Certificate Granted20260313

    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of loft incorporating a rear dormer with juliet balcony and three new rooflights to front rooflsope.

    43 Field Lane Gravesend Kent DA11 7FY

    Received 23 Mar 2026

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