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Gravesham planning applications
2,133 applications. 83% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,133 planning applications from Gravesham. 950 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 83% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Gravesham takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application, ranking 85 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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20260924 Awaiting decision
57 Pepper Hill Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8EN
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb in association with a driveway.
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20260922 Awaiting decision
Boughurst Farm Leywood Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0UD
Application for the approval of condition 3 (LPG Tank Details) and condition 4 (Resin-bound Gravel Details) attached to planning reference number 20260714.
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20260917 Awaiting decision
Still Meadow Wrotham Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9EG
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Removal of Ash Tree (T1). Reduction of overhanging limbs of Poplar, Oak and Ash Trees (G2).
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20260913 Awaiting decision
15 Lamorna Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 5QF
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; loft conversion with a hip to gable extension, rear dormer and roof lights to front roof slope.
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20260911 Awaiting decision
133 Highview Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0UT
Conversion of existing garage to habitable room.
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20260912 Awaiting decision
149 Parrock Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1EY
Application for the approval of condition 3 (Installation and commissioning of extraction system) attached to planning reference number 20260380.
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20260908 Awaiting decision
3 Harman Avenue Gravesend Kent DA11 7RJ
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of loft space to habitable room with hip to gable roof, rear dormer and two rooflights to front.
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20260907 Awaiting decision
Waterworks Cottage Crutches Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DJ
Application for a non material amendment to planning permission reference number 20260345 to allow; Alteration of external materials to upper walls, from timber cladding to vertical tile hanging.
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20260909 Awaiting decision
Former St Josephs Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East Gravesend Kent DA12 1NR
Application for the approval of condition 6 (Archaeological Evaluation) attached to planning reference number 20240013.
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20260903 Awaiting decision
St Josephs Convent Of Mercy Hillside Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 1NY
Application for variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission reference number 20241161 for Change of use of surplus convent buildings into two 6-bedroom townhouses, demolition of existing single-storey extensions to the west and construction of a 2-bedroom attached chalet bungalow, reorganisation of the convent car park and alterations to create a front entrance, erection of two single-storey bays to the rear elevation, dividing up the existing garden, and forming a new driveway to access the gardens to the rear.; to allow value engineering and design development.
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20260905 Awaiting decision
Ifield School Cedar Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 5JT
KCC Consulation KCC/GR/0125/2026 - Extension to and reconfiguration of the school car parking area, with associated landscaping and lighting.
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20260904 Awaiting decision
Apex Business Park Queens Farm Road Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3HU
KCC Re-Consultation GR/25/1008 (KCC/GR/0048/2025) - Section 73 application to vary conditions 2 and 21 of planning permission GR/15/1192 to allow alterations to the site layout.
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20260896 Awaiting decision
Unit F Hardys Corner 2 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8BZ
Change of use of part of existing industrial site (B2) to Hand Car Wash Facility (Sui Generis).
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20260899 Awaiting decision
4 The Larches Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NQ
Erection of a single story front extension.
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20260898 Awaiting decision
39 Maritime Gate Gravesend Kent DA11 9EH
Erection of a single-storey front extension to the existing integral garage with a lean-to roof.
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20260897 Awaiting decision
27 St Francis Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 4SY
Erection of a first floor side extension, Erection of single storey ground floor rear extensions.
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20260900 Awaiting decision
Ebbsfleet Central East Land Adjacent To Ebbsfleet International Railway Station Thames Way Northfleet Gravesend
EDC Re-Consultation EDC/26/0048 - Discharge of condition 13 (Site wide Operational Waste Management Strategy) pursuant to outline planning permission reference EDC/22/0168 (Ebbsfleet Central East, Site Wide).
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20260901 Awaiting decision
Kings Farm County Primary School Cedar Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 5JT
KCC Consultation KCC/GR/0128/2026 - Replacement of existing extraction fans and installation of air handling unit and extract system.
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20260888 Awaiting decision
Land At Former Northfleet Cement Works The Shore Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AN
Renewal of application for temporary access and associated landscaping and car parking to serve the sales suite at Harbour Village.
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20260889 Awaiting decision
192 Old Road West Gravesend Kent DA11 0LY
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Change of use from Class C3 dwellinghouse to Class C4 HMO. Construction of rear dormer, dormer to rear outrigger, roof lights to front roof elevation and alterations to fenestration.
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20260891 Awaiting decision
6 Wingfield Road Gravesend Kent DA12 1BS
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of the loft space to habitable rooms with two rear dormers, two front rooflights and associated internal alterations.
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20260890 Awaiting decision
6 Wingfield Road Gravesend Kent DA12 1BS
Erection of a single-storey rear infill extension and alterations to rear fenestration.
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20260893 Awaiting decision
26 King Street Gravesend Kent DA12 2DU
Application for the approval of condition 3 (Photographic record to include all judges furniture, including the bench, canopy and panelling) attached to planning reference number 20240946.
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20260885 Awaiting decision
25 The Avenue Gravesend Kent DA11 0NA
Replacement of front timber sash windows and installation of a dropped kerb in association with creation of a driveway/hardstanding.
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20260882 Awaiting decision
Land West Of Buckland Road Luddesdown Gravesend Kent
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Laying of a crushed stone surface to an existing farm track.
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20260886 Awaiting decision
107 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8DB
Details of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to planning permission 20241170 for demolition of existing single storey dwellinghouse and erection of replacement two storey dwelling, with rear garden, cycle parking, refuse storage, driveway and air source heat pump.
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20260881 Awaiting decision
Land North Of Luddesdown Road Luddesdown Gravesend Kent
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Laying a crushed stone surface to an existing farm track
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20260879 Awaiting decision
Unit F Hardys Corner 2 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8BZ
Retrospective application for the installation and retention of an extraction system and air intake serving a car respraying booth, together with alterations to the extraction flue to provide a vertical discharge terminating a minimum of 1 metre above eaves level and the installation of associated acoustic attenuation measures.
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20260878 Awaiting decision
Walnut Hill Nursery Walnut Hill Road Gravesend Kent DA13 9HL
Application for the approval of condition 4 (Soft Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20250864.
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20260883 Awaiting decision
23 St James Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0HF
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; T1 - Silver Birch to reduce crown by one third to minimise species damage.
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20260880 Awaiting decision
209 Highview Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0UU
Works to protected trees; T1-Maple reduce crown by 2m all over, crown height 10m to 8m and crown spread 8m to 6m to increase light into property and reduce limb failure.
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20260884 Awaiting decision
Fir Meadow Cottage Butchers Hill Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3EB
Horse Chestnut (T1) - re pollard at previous prune points, 14m above tree base. This ageing tree has shed large branches and would benefit from considerable canopy weight reduction. Close proximity to public right of way and neighbouring dwelling is a cause for concern, should further failures occur.
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20260875 Awaiting decision
28 Henley Deane Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8SX
Conversion of existing garage to form a bedroom and store.
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20260874 Awaiting decision
46A Springhead Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9QY
Retrospective application for the formation of vehicular access onto B262 and provision of one off-street parking space in front garden with associated works.
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20260877 Awaiting decision
Bluebell Paddock Gravesend Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent
Sevenoaks Consultation 26/00714/FUL - Planning permission for Caravan with associated hardstanding, Portacabin and x 2 sheds.
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20260876 Awaiting decision
The Peacock Public House 78 Peacock Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1EG
Application for the approval of condition 3 (Travel and Parking Management Plan) and condition 4 (Noise Survey and Installation Test) attached to planning reference number 20250369 and appeal reference number 6001562.
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20260872 Awaiting decision
16 Peacock Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1EF
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate: change of use from dwelling house to a six person HMO.
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20260871 Awaiting decision
Shorne Mead Pear Tree Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3JT
Application for the approval of condition 9 (detailed lighting plan) attached to planning reference number 20241166.
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20260868 Awaiting decision
81 Tennyson Walk Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8LD
Erection of a single storey front extension with canopy.
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20260865 Awaiting decision
Ashley Down Nursing Home 29 Clarence Place Gravesend Kent DA12 1LD
Application for an Existing Lawful Development Certificate; For the continued use as a Class C2 Residential Institution.
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20260864 Awaiting decision
123 Chalk Road Gravesend Kent DA12 4UT
Partial demolition and reconstruction/reconfiguration of existing bungalow, with gable end and rear dormer roof extensions and single storey rear extension, plus demolition of existing garage, creation of new access road and construction of 2 x four-bedroom bungalows and associated cycle, refuse storage and amenity space
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20260867 Awaiting decision
West Street Pier West Street Gravesend Kent DA11 0BS
Consultation on application for a marine licence MLA/2026/00176. Part 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 ("the 2009 Act")
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20260866 Awaiting decision
Land North Of Rede Court Road Strood Rochester Medway ME3 7NU
Medway Council Consultation MC/26/1509 - Request for a scoping opinion for a residential-led development of up to 360 new homes.
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20260860 Awaiting decision
Green Hedges Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0HW
Creation of a dropped kerb and a driveway.
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20260862 Awaiting decision
5 Cumberland Villas Milton Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2PQ
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single-storey side extension with roof light.
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20260861 Awaiting decision
3 Parrock Road Gravesend Kent DA12 1PY
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Damson tree in between no 3 and 7 Parrock Road growing into telegraph wire and hitter of No 3.
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20260863 Awaiting decision
96 Old Road West Gravesend Kent DA11 0LN
Retrospective planning permission for the installation of hard standing and for the proposed installation of vehicular access.
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20260857 Awaiting decision
28 Snelling Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7EG
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single storey rear extension with a mono-pitched roof.
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20260856 Awaiting decision
2 Albion Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2SR
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with two rooflights.
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20260846 Awaiting decision
25 The Avenue Gravesend Kent DA11 0NA
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Proposed change of use from an C4 HMO to a residential children's care home C3(b).
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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20260798 Awaiting decision
3 Astra Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4PZ
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.00 metres, maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
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20260790 Awaiting decision
14 Churchside Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SJ
Works to protected trees; 1 x Oak Tree - reduction back to previous points.
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20260733 Granted
1 Codrington Gardens Gravesend Kent DA12 5DB
Erection of a dwelling with associated parking.
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20260718 Granted
The Barn 30 Castle Lane Gravesend Kent DA12 4TQ
Infill of attached pergola to existing annexe.
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20260550 Granted
11 Lake Drive Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7LZ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey rear/side extension with roof lights. Re-location of front entrance door and alterations to fenestration.
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20260717 Decided
41 Central Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 5AN
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of loft space to habitable room with rear dormer and installation of 3 roof lights to the front.
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20260738 Decided
14 Burch Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9NF
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of loft space to habitable rooms with the erection of a dormer to the rear and rooflights to the front.
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20260681 Refused
14 Lime Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9PY
Demolition of rear projection and erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conversion comprising rear dormer and hip to gable roof alteration.
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20260708 Granted
Crutches Farm House Old Watling Street Higham Rochester Kent ME2 3UG
Application for Listed Building consent for erection of single storey rear extension.
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20260714 Granted
Boughurst Farm Leywood Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0UD
Installation of a new LPG tank, driveway resurfacing and hard landscaping
The full record
Decisions between 1984 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,689 decisions from Gravesham between 1984 and 2026, part of 2,133 applications on record. Over that period 82% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,229 granted against 265 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 853 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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19830910 Granted
14 Carton Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7EB
Erection of two storey side extension to form double garage and utility room with two bedrooms and wc over and erection of front porch
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20191107 Withdrawn
Stonehigh Round Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9AY
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission reference number 20121082 to allow the removal of the gablets and Juliet balconies to the proposed front first floor windows; the insertion of a Juliet balcony to the side of bedroom 6; the removal of the gabled projection to the new front entrance; the removal of part of the front terrace and cat slide roof to the side of the new front entrance; the creation of a portico to the front entrance; minor variations to the proposed front elevation fenestration to improve the aesthetic appearance; minor variations to the approved front entrance staircase; the slight re-orientation of the proposed garage block to suit site conditions; and the increase in roof pitch over the proposed garage block from 35 degrees to 45 degrees with 35° sprocketed eaves to match the house.
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20191121 Decided
Meopham School Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AH
KCC Consultation KCC/GR/0225/2019 - Installation of a temporary single storey Portakabin classroom building to be hired for a period of 3 years.
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20191119 Granted
276 Singlewell Road Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of conditions 4, 5, 9 & 10 attached to planning permission reference number 20190369 relating to boundary treatment, landscaping, wheel and chassis cleaning equipment and surfacing and drainage to the vehicle parking area.
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20191101 Granted
1 Kent Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0SZ
Application for a minor material amendment to planning permission reference no. 20180997 for the erection of part two storey and part single storey side and rear extension to form enlarged kitchen and dining area at ground floor level and enlarged bedroom at first floor level and the erection of a single storey side extension to form entrance porch; to allow alterations to entrance porch details, length of extension altered and approximate ground levels altered.
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20191087 Granted
1 Johnson Close Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8LL
The 25% crown reduction to one Beech Tree.
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20191084 Granted
Sheringham House 54 Old Road East Gravesend Kent DA12 1NR
Poplar Tree (T1) reduction of canopy back by 2-3m to the original cutting points, and the removal of new growth overhanging neighbouring property and the care home.
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20191086 Granted
128 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SW
The 30% crown reduction removing 2-3 metres from the branches of the Oak Tree in the front garden.
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20191078 Granted
Land Rear Of 15 & 16 Croftside Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SH
Up to 30% crown reduction of four Silver Birch Trees (T1-T4) and the crown thinning and removal of the overhanging branches to six Hornbeam Trees (T5-T10) situated outside of the back gardens.
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20191235 Granted
Elizabeth Huggins Cottages Cross Lane West Gravesend Kent
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission reference number 20130801 to allow the wording of the following conditions to be amended: Conditions 3 and 16 to be amended to change the conditions from pre-commencement to prior to above ground works; Conditions 4 and 10 to be amended to change the conditions from pre-commencement to prior to first occupation; Condition 12 to be amended to change the condition from pre-commencement to no development (excluding the demolition of the existing buildings and laying of foundations for the development); and Condition 14 to be amended to change the condition from pre-commencement to the development shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations stated in the trees report (G391) dated 10th July 2012.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 513 54%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 263 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 174 18%
Planning agents in Gravesham
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Graham Simpkin Planning Ltd 86% granted overall 4
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Savills Limited 93% granted overall 2
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Design Solutions AP Ltd 91% granted overall 2
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Avison Young Limited 94% granted overall 1
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BeforeBricks Limited 54% granted overall 1
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Applications by ward in Gravesham
- Central 47
- Chalk 41
- Coldharbour And Perry Street 40
- Higham 34
- Higham And Shorne 128
- Istead Rise, Cobham And Luddesdown 112
- Meopham North 121
- Meopham South & Vigo 61
- Meopham South And Vigo 81
- Northfleet And Springhead 78
- Northfleet North 25
- Painters Ash 58
- Pelham 105
- Riverview Park 39
- Shorne, Cobham & Luddesdown 50
- Singlewell 46
- Town 118
- Westcourt 50
- Whitehill And Windmill Hill 85
- Woodlands 118
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Gravesham decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Gravesham decided 950 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 56 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Gravesham decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 950 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 54% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 82% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Gravesham decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1689 decisions from Gravesham between 1984 and 2026, out of 2,133 applications on record. Across that whole period 82% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Gravesham?
October 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 118 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.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Gravesham's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Gravesham: 2,133 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 950 decided, 83% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 1,231 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1984 and 2026: 1,689 in total, 82% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.