20251213

1. 28 Nov 2025

   Received by Gravesham

2. 2 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate Granted

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 20260277 Granted

  59 Frobisher Way Gravesend Kent DA12 4QY

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; demolition of existing side extension and erection of single storey side extension with flat roof.

  11 Mar 2026 78m away Lawful development
• 20260226 Withdrawn

  15 Hopewell Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4PX

  Conversion of roof space into habitable rooms with rear dormer and roof lights to front roof slope.

  27 Feb 2026 101m away Householder
• 20210690 Granted

  46 Astra Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4PY

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the proposed erection of rear dormer loft conversion.

  27 May 2021 158m away Lawful development
• 20260428 Granted

  51 Britannia Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 4RP

  Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.50 metres, maximum height of 2.80 metres and eaves height of 2.80 metres.

  27 Apr 2026 164m away Prior approval
• 20260670 Awaiting decision

  55 Vigilant Way Gravesend Kent DA12 4PW

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Extension of the dropped kerb and front driveway.

  1 Jul 2026 180m away Lawful development
• 20260127 Granted

  55 Vigilant Way Gravesend Kent DA12 4PW

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Demolition of existing rear conservatory and garage. Erection of single storey rear extension with roof lights. Hip to gable roof alterations to allow conversion of roof space into habitable rooms with rear dormer, Juliet Balcony and roof lights to front roof slope. Formation of parking space to front with extension to existing dropped kerb.

  2 Feb 2026 180m away Lawful development

• 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.

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 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.

  8 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 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.

  5 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 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.

  3 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 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.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development