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Gravesham planning applications
3,477 applications. 81% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,477 planning applications from Gravesham. 1,187 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 81% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Gravesham: 1,190 applications received in the last year, 1,187 decisions published.
Gravesham takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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20261067 Awaiting decision
Former Northfleet Cement Works The Shore Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AN
EDC consultation EDC/26/0173 - Non-Material Amendment to condition 1 (Approved Plans) of reserved matters approval reference EDC/23/0086 to amend affordable housing locations (Phase 3A Harbour Village)
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20261066 Awaiting decision
Ebbsfleet Central East Land Adjacent To Ebbsfleet International Railway Station Thames Way Northfleet Gravesend Kent
EDC Consultation EDC/26/0172 - Discharge of conditions 18 (Area Master Plan) and 22 (EC2 Area Design Code) pursuant to outline planning permission reference EDC/22/0168 (Ebbsfleet Central East, EC2).
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20261063 Awaiting decision
9 Leith Park Road Gravesend Kent DA12 1LN
Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area; Cedar fell to ground level due to substantial lean towards property and tree being of poor quality.
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20261059 Awaiting decision
Milton Place Car Park Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 9 Part B and C (Archaeology Watching Brief and Report) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
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20261049 Awaiting decision
5 Mariners Way Gravesend Kent DA11 9EP
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a part single-storey and part two-storey side extension. Widening of existing dropped kerb, and formation of additional parking in the front garden.
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20261050 Awaiting decision
3 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BY
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 7.87 metres, maximum height of 2.95 metres and eaves height of 2.95 metres.
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20261048 Awaiting decision
15 Martins Close Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7HE
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, maximum height of 2.40 metres and eaves height of 2.40 metres.
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20261041 Awaiting decision
17 Clarence Place Gravesend Kent
Replacement of existing timber sash windows with new timber sash windows, installation of a new window type to the attic, and minor repairs and painting to the facades.
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20261043 Awaiting decision
267 Singlewell Road Gravesend Kent DA11 7RN
Erection of a two storey rear extension with 2 Juliet balconies, roof alterations, erection of an outbuilding and alterations to fenestration.
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20261040 Awaiting decision
Site Of Former Police Station 133 Windmill Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1DB
Details of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to planning permission 20260131 for Erection of 67 Retirement Living Apartments for older people (comprising 67no. 1 bedrooms) including communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping.
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20261038 Awaiting decision
Walnut Hill Nursery Walnut Hill Road Gravesend Kent DA13 9HL
Change of use of land and buildings to storage Use Class B8.
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20261037 Awaiting decision
43 Lennox Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0EL
Erection of a single storey rear extension
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20261035 Awaiting decision
6 St Chads Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4EL
Demolition of existing front porch and rear conservatory. Erection of a single storey front/side extension and two storey rear extension.
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20261034 Awaiting decision
Thorpewood Newlands Lane Culverstone Gravesend Kent DA13 0RD
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension with roof light. Erection of new first floor and reconfiguration of roof to include 7 rooflights. Erection of single garage, boundary wall and change of driveway finish to block paving.
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20261024 Awaiting decision
367 Singlewell Road Gravesend Kent DA11 7RL
Demolition of existing dwelling house and erection of a two storey, 4 bed dwelling house.
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20261016 Awaiting decision
48 Brookside Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9JJ
Demolition of existing rear conservatory; Erection of part two storey and part single storey rear extension; conversion of existing garage into habitable room; and alterations to fenestration.
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20261021 Awaiting decision
Woodside Pear Tree Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3JT
Application for variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission reference number 20251086 for Erection of a two storey rear extension with balcony to first floor; single storey side extensions, and a two storey front extension with roof lantern and 3 roof lights to main roof; to allow revisions to plans.
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20261018 Awaiting decision
76A New Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0AF
Consent to display advertisement(s); Erection of an illuminated 'ZAM Supermarket' shop front fascia sign.
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20261017 Awaiting decision
76A New Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0AF
Retrospective planning permission for alterations to the shop front.
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20261027 Awaiting decision
41 Central Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 5AN
Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lantern.
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20261025 Awaiting decision
1 Pine Rise Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0JA
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; T1 - Cedar Tree - to fell the tree due to excessive size in relation to surroundings and the increasing safety, structural and maintenance issues associated with its growth.
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20261026 Awaiting decision
Outside 59 Lyndhurst Way Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9EN
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
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20261022 Awaiting decision
Woodside Pear Tree Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3JT
Application for the approval of condition 3 (External Facing Materials) attached to planning reference number 20251086.
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20261010 Awaiting decision
9 Brandon Street Gravesend Kent DA11 0PL
Change of use from five person HMO (Class C4) to residential care home (Class C2) for three children
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20261013 Awaiting decision
The Ruby Lounge 65 Pelham Road South Gravesend Kent DA11 8QS
Demolition of the existing lock up stores and erection of a replacement building with ground floor and roof space for utilised Class E use.
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20261011 Awaiting decision
Ashenden White Post Lane Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9AX
Replacement of the flat roof over the front extension with a pitched and flat roof.
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20261012 Awaiting decision
74 Perry Street Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8RF
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 HMO, erection of a L-shaped dormer with loft conversion and single storey rear extension.
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20261014 Awaiting decision
Land At St Columbas Close Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of condition 4d (Verification Plan) attached to planning reference number 20221179.
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20261007 Awaiting decision
74A Lewis Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9JG
Erection of a detached bungalow to rear of 74a Lewis Road with parking and access from Arcadia Road and demolition of garage serving 74a.
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20261004 Awaiting decision
18 Ascot Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5AL
Application for variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference number 20250587 for demolition of existing rear conservatory and shed. Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear/side extension with roof lights and conversion of garage into habitable rooms. Alterations to fenestration; to allow lower the internal floor level of the rear extension by approximately 450mm, to bring the floor level in line with the neighbouring property and revise the 1st floor extension pitched roof to simplify construction detail.
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20261005 Awaiting decision
6 High View Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7HR
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; loft conversion comprising a hip-to-gable roof alteration, rear dormer extension and installation of two front rooflights.
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20261006 Awaiting decision
6 High View Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7HR
Demolition of existing rear conservatory. Erection of a single storey side/rear extension, front extension and alterations to fenestration.
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20260999 Awaiting decision
37 Forge Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AJ
Erection of single-storey garage/outbuilding within the property frontage with associated hard and soft landscaping.
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20261000 Awaiting decision
10 Cornwell Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 5HS
Application for change of use from a Class C3 dwellinghouse to Class 3B - residents living together as a single household receiving care.
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20260998 Awaiting decision
47 Marling Way Gravesend Kent DA12 4DW
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with two rooflights.
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20260996 Awaiting decision
76 Park Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8DL
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single-storey rear extension, rear dormer extension, demolition of the existing garden outbuilding, and erection of a replacement detached garden outbuilding for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse.
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20261002 Awaiting decision
Former Northfleet Cement Works The Shore Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AN
Consultation EDC/26/0167 - Temporary access and associated landscaping and parking for the sales suite at Northfleet Embankment West site.
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20261008 Awaiting decision
Rose House Gravesend Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7JL
Sevenoaks Amended Consultation - To extend an existing dropped kerb and erection of a 2m boundary fence,
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20261001 Awaiting decision
Former Northfleet Cement Works The Shore Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AN
RE-CONSULTATION EDC/25/0041 - Partial discharge of condition 16 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) pursuant to outline permission 16/0004 relating to the employment part of the site only.
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20260997 Awaiting decision
The Limes Meopham Green Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QU
Application for the approval of condition 3 (Materials) and condition 4 (Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20260462.
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20260995 Decided
10 Aspdin Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8LY
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb in association with the creation of a driveway.
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20260994 Awaiting decision
Clifton Slipways West Street Gravesend Kent DA11 0BW
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission reference number 20191122 to allow change of description of development and the addition of a condition for the ground floor space in Building 1 to be used for office purposes only including the sale of food and drink for the business units consumption on the premises only.
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20260992 Awaiting decision
Site Of Former Police Station 133 Windmill Street Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 7 (Landscaping), Condition 9 (LEMP), Condition 20 (Method Statement), Condition 22 (Boundary Treatment), Condition 23 (External Plant), attached to planning reference number 20260131.
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20260993 Awaiting decision
Milton Place Car Park Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 31 (Plant Equipment) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
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20260991 Awaiting decision
Shears Green County Primary School White Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 7JB
Installation of permanent freestanding edge protection on three rooftops.
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20260990 Awaiting decision
Anglo Saxons Friendly Society Anglo Saxons Hall 2 - 3 Berkley Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2EU
Application for the approval of condition 5 (Sound Insulation) attached to planning reference number 20240834.
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20260988 Awaiting decision
Norwood Farm House Norwood Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0YF
Application for the approval of condition 3 (joinery details) and part of condition 4 (joinery details) attached to planning reference number 20260062.
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20260989 Awaiting decision
1 Johnson Close Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8LL
Works to protected trees; T1 - Copper Beach to reduce by 25% on both height and lateral spread, removal of deadwood and crown raise to 4 metres all around the canopy.
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20261031 Granted
STREET RECORD Nickleby Road Gravesend Kent
The Telecommunications Act 1984 as Amended by Schedule 3 to the Communications Act 2003. The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 [SI 2015, No. 596] as further amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2016 [SI 2016, No. 1040] - Part 16 of Schedule 2 Communications, Class A (Electronic Communications Code Operators)
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20261030 Granted
388 Rochester Road Gravesend Kent DA12 4TT
The Telecommunications Act 1984 as Amended by Schedule 3 to the Communications Act 2003 The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 [SI 2015, No. 596] as further amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2016 [SI 2016, No. 1040] - Part 16 of Schedule 2 Communications, Class A (Electronic Communications Code Operators)
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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20260882 Decided
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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20260881 Decided
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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20260831 Granted
Wendover Lower Rochester Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7HD
Erection of two outbuildings and a summerhouse.
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20260822 Refused
33 Watling Street Gravesend Kent DA11 7NU
Conversion of part of the dwelling into an annex to support assisted living by related family with shared garden and installation of a second front door.
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20260816 Granted
11 Vicarage Drive Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9HA
Erection of a single storey front extension and conversion of the garage to habitable rooms.
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20260743 Granted
Winslow Watling Street Gravesend Kent DA12 5UD
Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a replacement detached dwelling with habitable loft accommodation, rooflights, front entrance porch, bin and cycle storage, and associated works.
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20260702 Refused
15 Thistledown Gravesend Kent DA12 5ET
Retention of close-boarded timber boundary fencing with concrete posts enclosing the side and rear garden.
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20261030 Granted
388 Rochester Road Gravesend Kent DA12 4TT
The Telecommunications Act 1984 as Amended by Schedule 3 to the Communications Act 2003 The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 [SI 2015, No. 596] as further amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2016 [SI 2016, No. 1040] - Part 16 of Schedule 2 Communications, Class A (Electronic Communications Code Operators)
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20261029 Granted
STREET RECORD Rose Avenue Gravesend Kent
The Telecommunications Act 1984 as Amended by Schedule 3 to the Communications Act 2003 The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 [SI 2015, No. 596] as further amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2016 [SI 2016, No. 1040] - Part 16 of Schedule 2 Communications, Class A (Electronic Communications Code Operators)
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20261028 Granted
STREET RECORD Prince Of Wales Close Gravesend Kent
The Telecommunications Act 1984 as Amended by Schedule 3 to the Communications Act 2003 The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 [SI 2015, No. 596] as further amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2016 [SI 2016, No. 1040] - Part 16 of Schedule 2 Communications, Class A (Electronic Communications Code Operators)
The full record
Decisions between 1984 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,200 decisions from Gravesham between 1984 and 2026, part of 3,477 applications on record. Over that period 79% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,220 granted against 579 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 980 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 October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 648 55%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 315 27%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 224 19%
Planning agents in Gravesham
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Dream Design Develop Ltd 64% granted overall 70
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Penfold Project Services 91% granted overall 51
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Graham Simpkin Planning Ltd 74% granted overall 45
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Steve Baker Architect 73% granted overall 25
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Mark Carter Associates 89% granted overall 21
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Design and Plan Consultants Ltd 69% granted overall 15
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Roger Ward Associates Limited 72% granted overall 11
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Civils Consulting Ltd 80% granted overall 10
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Gravesham
- Central 63
- Chalk 81
- Coldharbour 28
- Coldharbour And Perry Street 116
- Denton 46
- Higham 42
- Higham And Shorne 319
- Istead 31
- Istead Rise, Cobham And Luddesdown 239
- Meopham North 260
- Meopham South & Vigo 76
- Meopham South And Vigo 223
- Northfleet And Springhead 180
- Northfleet North 33
- Northfleet South 32
- Painters Ash 130
- Pelham 203
- Riverside 39
- Riverview Park 83
- Rosherville 46
- Shorne, Cobham & Luddesdown 70
- Singlewell 105
- Town 317
- Westcourt 94
- Whitehill And Windmill Hill 196
- Woodlands 239
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Gravesham decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Gravesham decided 1187 planning applications. 81% 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 October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Gravesham decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1187 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 55% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 81% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Gravesham decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3200 decisions from Gravesham between 1984 and 2026, out of 3,477 applications on record. Across that whole period 79% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Gravesham?
January 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 115 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: 3,477 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,187 decided, 81% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 1,190 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1984 and 2026: 3,200 in total, 79% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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