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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
7,966Searchable applications
259Recorded as pending
75%Approval rate · 6,510 approved or refused records
1,622Refused applications

4,888 approved · 1,622 refused · 233 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Application Permitted20260828

    Erection of a side porch. Erection of a pergola to the rear and retrospective planning permission for hardstanding to the rear.

    4 St Columbas Close Gravesend Kent DA12 4AH

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  2. Pending Consideration20260829

    Part-retrospective change of use and conversion of offices from four to five self-contained flats, including internal alterations; formation of a front-to-rear access passage; installation of ramps and security gates; enlargement of the rear lightwell; remedial works to the flat roof; installation and replacement of windows and doors; erection of a Juliet balcony, boundary fencing and railings and gates to the front and rear lightwells; and provision of cycle and refuse storage.

    195 Parrock Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1EW

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  3. Pending Consideration20260830

    Application for Listed Building Consent; Part-retrospective change of use and conversion of offices from four to five self-contained flats, including internal alterations; formation of a front-to-rear access passage; installation of ramps and security gates; enlargement of the rear lightwell; remedial works to the flat roof; installation and replacement of windows and doors; erection of a Juliet balcony, boundary fencing and railings and gates to the front and rear lightwells; and provision of cycle and refuse storage.

    195 Parrock Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1EW

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  4. Pending Consideration20260831

    Erection of two outbuildings and a summerhouse.

    Wendover Lower Rochester Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7HD

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  5. Approval of details20260832

    Application for the approval of condition 3 (Soft Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20240943.

    Cobham Cricket Club Recreation Ground The Street Cobham Gravesend Kent

    Received 18 Aug 2026
  6. Pending Consideration20260833

    Infill of lower ground floor to provide five residential units and associated works.

    44 - 46 The Grove Gravesend Kent DA12 1DF

    Received 18 Aug 2026
  7. Application Permitted20260834

    Replacement of roof and internal works following fire damage.

    41 Park Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 1NS

    Received 18 Aug 2026
  8. Application Permitted20260835

    Demolition of rear conservatory and single storey extension and erection of a single storey rear extension with four rooflights.

    Bramleys Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AQ

    Received 14 Aug 2026
  9. Pending Consideration20260836

    Outline planning application for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 4 new residential dwellings with all matters reserved except access and layout.

    4 Gouge Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8DP

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  10. Pending Consideration20260837

    Application for the approval of condition 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) attached to planning reference number 20240097.

    Tourmalane 63 Old Watling Street Gravesend Kent DA11 7NT

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  11. Pending Consideration20260838

    Application for the partial approval of condition 4 Part B and C (Watching Brief Specification) attached to planning reference number 20251230.

    Farmcroft Church Street Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7LP

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  12. Pending Consideration20260839

    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb.

    34 The Fairway Gravesend Kent DA11 7LW

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  13. Pending Consideration20260840

    Alterations to the existing garage and garden wall to increase the width and length of the garage and also the height.

    23 Walmers Avenue Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7EH

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  14. Pending Consideration20260841

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 x semi-detached 2 bedroom Dwellings, with associated subdivision of the site and landscaping.

    22 Goodwood Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 5EL

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  15. Application Refused20260842

    Erection of a single storey front/side extension, extension to loft and dormers with 2no. additional roof lights.

    101 Old Road East Gravesend Kent DA12 1PB

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  16. Pending Consideration20260843

    Erection of a part single storey and part two storey side and rear extension with associated alterations and oak framed open front porch.

    20 Pitfield Drive Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AY

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  17. Pending Consideration20260844

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement single storey dwelling.

    43 Beechwood Drive Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0TX

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  18. Pending Consideration20260845

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    334 Rochester Road Gravesend Kent DA12 4TT

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  19. Pending Consideration20260846

    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Proposed change of use from an C4 HMO to a residential children's care home C3(b).

    25 The Avenue Gravesend Kent DA11 0NA

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  20. Pending Consideration20260847

    Demolition of the existing rear conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light. Erection of a open entrance porch. Removal of chimney and associated internal works. Replacement of all fenestration, pitched roof tiles and external render. Installation of a dropped kerb.

    3 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BY

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  21. Pending Consideration20260848

    Creation of a vehicle crossover and extension of existing driveway.

    69 Lower Higham Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2NQ

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  22. Pending Consideration20260849

    Extension of existing habitable space on the first floor and installation of two pitched roof dormers to the front roof elevation including a roof window, enlargement of the rear roof elevation flat roof dormer, and raising of the roof.

    40 Walmers Avenue Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7EH

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  23. Pending Consideration20260850

    Retrospective planning permission for the retention of a front porch and attached canopy.

    39 Hillary Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8NS

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  24. Pending Consideration20260851

    Application for the approval of condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage), condition 5 (External Finishes and Materials of the day room), condition 7 (Ecological Enhancements), condition 8 (Soft Landscaping), condition 10 (Lighting Scheme) and condition 11 (Hard Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20260180.

    Land South Of White Post Lane Cobham Gravesend Kent

    Received 24 Aug 2026

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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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