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Gravesham planning applications
1,224 applications. 83% approved. 54 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,224 planning applications from Gravesham. 689 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 83% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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20260774 Awaiting decision
69 Cerne Road Gravesend Kent DA12 4BN
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
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20260770 Awaiting decision
83 Sallows Shaw Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9BP
T1 Common lime - Re pollard to previous pollard points. Remove all trunk and basal growth.
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20260769 Awaiting decision
27 Willow Walk Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QS
Demolition of existing side and rear extensions, including front bay window, garage and car port, and construction of a two storey side extension, a part two/part single storey rear extension and a two storey front extension incorporating an entrance porch.
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20260766 Awaiting decision
The Kings Veg 7 King Street Gravesend Kent DA12 2EB
Application for approval of condition 3 and 4 attached to planning permission reference number 20260090 relating to full details of the noise mitigation and full details of all ventilation systems.
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20260765 Awaiting decision
Brookers Farm Luddesdown Road Luddesdown Gravesend Kent DA13 0XE
Erection of a temporary pop-up pub in the form of a shipping container and marquee, to extend the operation to 31st October 2026
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20260764 Awaiting decision
17 Dobson Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5TF
Erection of a single storey extension to existing outbuilding to provide a kitchenette and shower room ancillary to the existing dwellinghouse; single-storey rear extension to bungalow; loft conversion with erection of a rear dormer, roof alterations, and associated internal alterations.
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20260772 Awaiting decision
Land Adjoining Terrance Butler Avenue Off Anthonys Way Medway City Estate Rochester Medway ME2 4LX
Medway Borough Council Consultation Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to allow a minor material amendment to planning permission MC/23/0763 to redesign the building from two storey to a single storey. Footprint and site layout are unchanged.
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20260758 Awaiting decision
15 Upper Avenue Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9DA
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb and front driveway.
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20260753 Awaiting decision
The Laurels Beechway Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0HQ
T1 - Beech - Trees have grown exceptionally laterally over roadway. Risk of overextended limb failing at included union and damaging roadway and neighbouring properties - Reduce South Face of the crown by 7m. from 17m to 10m in total spread.
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20260756 Awaiting decision
The Old Carpenters Shop Lodge Lane Cobham Gravesend Kent DA12 3BS
Application for variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference number 20260387 for demolition of existing garage. Relocation and erection of garage with carports and home office; to allow the increase of the size of the carport.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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20260592 Refused
96 Lanes Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7HS
Erection of first floor rear extension.
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20260631 Granted
Station Storage Former Coal Yard Meopham Railway Station Station Approach Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0LU
Application for the approval of condition 2 (Boundary Treatment) attached to planning reference number 20241037 and appeal reference APP/K2230/W/25/3363309.
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20260501 Granted
48 Parrock Road Gravesend Kent DA12 1QH
Retrospective application for hard & soft landscaping to front garden with infilling of existing swimming pool.
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20260571 Granted
9 Grangeways Close Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8NX
Application for variation of condition 3 (use of outbuilding) attached to planning permission reference number 20200028 for Retention of an outbuilding; to allow ancillary family accommodation in the outbuilding.
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20260576 Granted
Sunny Side Round Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9AY
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single storey garden building.
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20260586 Refused
Sunny Side Round Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9AY
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a two storey rear extension and single storey side extension.
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20260590 Granted
24 Barley Drive Gravesend Kent DA11 7GP
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lights and French folding doors.
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20260599 Granted
88 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8DA
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single-storey outbuilding for ancillary use to the main dwelling.
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20260616 Granted
Sterling Grove Pear Tree Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3JX
Application for the approval of condition 2 (Hard and soft landscaping ) and condition 4 (Refuse storage) attached to planning reference number 20250110.
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20260615 Granted
171 Highview Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0UT
Works to protected trees; 1 x Hornbeam Tree - 30% crown reduction.
The full record
Decisions between 1983 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 963 decisions from Gravesham between 1983 and 2026, part of 1,224 applications on record. Over that period 83% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 752 granted against 153 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 707 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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19820796 Granted
Land Adj To The Norht East Of Alderley 6 Sallows Shaw Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9BS
Erection of detached single storey dwelling with integral garage
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20210722 Refused
3 Ferndale Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5AF
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, maximum height of 2.8 metres and eaves height of 2.8 metres.
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20210648 Granted
Shell Tollgate Filling Station Watling Street Gravesend Kent DA11 7NP
lateral MID sign comprising 4 panels
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20210640 Refused
La Clef Valley Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0DG
Erection of a single storey rear extension, first floor extension over existing front porch, insertion of additional windows to side elevations, rooflight windows to rear and increase in overall roof height.
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20210401 Refused
Woodland At Great Gorse Shaw Leywood Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0UH
Retention of existing building as an office and rest room for forestry workers.
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20210741 Granted
9 Westwood Gravesend Kent DA11 7AA
Erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of part of garage.
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20210668 Granted
16 Mitchell Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8AX
Erection of single storey rear extension.
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20210658 Granted
10 Cruden Road Gravesend Kent DA12 4HD
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
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20210652 Granted
4 Royal Oak Terrace South Hill Road Gravesend Kent DA12 1JU
Retention of the replacement pvc-U sliding sash windows on the first and second floors of the front elevation and replacement front door.
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20210645 Granted
Land South Of Two Gates Hill Town Road Higham Gravesend Kent
Erection of general purpose agricultural storage building.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 428 62%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 189 27%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 72 10%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Gravesham decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Gravesham decided 689 planning applications. 83% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Gravesham?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 54 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Gravesham decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 689 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 62% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 90% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Gravesham decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 963 decisions from Gravesham between 1983 and 2026, out of 1,224 applications on record. Across that whole period 83% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Gravesham?
January 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 114 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Gravesham: 1,224 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 689 decided, 83% approved, median 54 days to a decision. 936 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1983 and 2026: 963 in total, 83% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.