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15 Essex Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QL

Awaiting decision Dartford 26/01171/LDC Lawful development

Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion comprising raising height of and alteration to roof from hip end to gable ends to provide roof lights in front and rear roof slopes, window in gable end

As published by the council, reference 26/01171/LDC

Application record

Reference
26/01171/LDC
Category
Lawful development
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
12 Oct 2026
Validated
14 Oct 2026
Postcode
DA3 7QL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Dartford register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 25/00952/FUL Refused

    15 Essex Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QL

    Erection of a part two/part single storey rear extension and alteration to porch

    Decided 23 Dec 2025 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Oct 2026

    Received by Dartford

  2. 14 Oct 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 9 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Dartford took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Dartford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Dartford decided lawful development applications in a median of 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Efsane 29 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD

    21/00110/FUL Submitted 26 Jan 2021 50 yards away

    Provision of a new entrance and front canopy (retrospective application)

    Granted Full applications 4 docs

  • 41 Essex Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QL

    23/00191/FUL Submitted 20 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of a single extension, raising height of roof of existing first floor rear projection and provision of dormer window in rear roof slope and roof light in front roof slope in connection with providing additional rooms in the roof space

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 10 docs
    Small domestic

  • 41 Essex Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QL

    23/00191/FUL Submitted 20 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of a single extension, raising height of roof of existing first floor rear projection and provision of dormer window in rear roof slope and roof light in front roof slope in connection with providing additional rooms in the roof space

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 10 docs
    Small domestic

  • 41 Essex Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QL

    21/00192/FUL Submitted 8 Feb 2021 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of a part one/part two storey side/rear extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 6 docs
    Small domestic

  • 28 Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QZ

    23/00097/FUL Submitted 30 Jan 2023 50 yards away

    Erection of a single storey side, rear, and front extension including raised decking area and open porch

    Granted Full applications Extension 22 docs
    Small domestic

  • 28 Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QZ

    23/00097/FUL Submitted 30 Jan 2023 50 yards away

    Erection of a single storey side, rear, and front extension including raised decking area and open porch

    Granted Full applications Extension 22 docs
    Small domestic

In Dartford

  • 26/01168/LDC Awaiting decision

    85 Chestnut Grove Wilmington Kent DA2 7PQ

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion incorporating and rear dormer and roof lights in front roof slope

    Received 9 Oct, published by the council 14 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/01163/LDC Awaiting decision

    70 Summerhouse Drive Bexley Kent DA5 2EE

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for installation of a reverse cycle air to air heat pump in connection with existing hot food takeaway

    Received 9 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/01161/LDC Awaiting decision

    Wentworth County Primary School Wentworth Drive Dartford Kent DA1 3NG

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed stationing of a double decker bus for an educational purposes within the school grounds

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00894/LDC Granted

    23 Faesten Way Bexley Kent DA5 2JB

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed widening of vehicular access and driveway

    Received 30 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/01133/LDC Awaiting decision

    82 Highfield Road Dartford Kent DA1 2JJ

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed alterations and conversion of 2 two-bedroom flats into a single family dwelling

    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Lawful development