Planning application
20251262
40 Cross Lane East Gravesend Kent DA12 5HB
Proposal
Demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, conversion of loft space into habitable rooms and construction of rear dormer to facilitate the conversion of the dwelling into three self-contained flats.
As published by the council, reference 20251262
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Dec 2025
Received by Gravesham
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15 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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