20260169

1. 11 Feb 2026

   Received by Gravesham

2. 8 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate Refused

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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

• 20260412 Granted

  Poppy Hill Gravesend Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7EQ

  Creation of raised patio across sloping ground, stepped down from rear access.

  21 Apr 2026 0m away Householder
• 20260500 Awaiting decision

  Ballacraine Gravesend Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7EQ

  Erection of a part single storey rear extension with roof lights and first floor extension with Juliet balconies. Erection of a part two storey front extension and porch.

  14 May 2026 11m away Householder
• 20260350 Granted

  The Moorings Gravesend Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7EQ

  Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with 4 roof lights.

  2 Apr 2026 61m away Householder
• 20260406 Granted

  6 Carton Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7EB

  Erection of first floor extensions over existing footprint and single storey rear extension.

  17 Apr 2026 127m away Householder
• 20251103 Refused

  6 Carton Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7EB

  Erection of extensions to first floor over existing footprint and rear single storey extension.

  31 Oct 2025 127m away Householder
• 20260216 Granted

  Communication Station Gravesend Road Higham Rochester Kent

  The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2017 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of intention of upgrading the existing telecommunications base station.

  23 Feb 2026 181m away Telecoms

• 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