20260409

1. 20 Apr 2026

   Received by Gravesham

2. 8 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Jun 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

• 20260410 Refused

  4 Evesham Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5PP

  Conversion of the garage with integrated front porch, fenestration changes with raised patio and steps down to garden.

  20 Apr 2026 0m away Householder
• 20251276 Granted

  23 Thomas Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 5PY

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of replacement single storey rear extension with rooflight, single storey side extension, and associated internal and external works

  16 Dec 2025 22m away Householder
• 20260079 Granted

  23 Taunton Vale Gravesend Kent DA12 5QZ

  Retrospective creation of driveway and the installation of a dropped kerb

  22 Jan 2026 135m away Full applications
• 20230168 Granted

  54 Hillside Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 5QR

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, maximum height of 3.80 metres and eaves height of 2.75 metres.

  22 Feb 2023 165m away Prior approval
• 20260005 Granted

  145 Valley Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 5RU

  Erection of front and side boundary fencing around the front driveway (part retrospective).

  5 Jan 2026 198m away Householder
• 20260618 Granted

  34 Lamorna Avenue Gravesend Kent DA12 5QE

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of loft space with erection of a rear dormer and 3 rooflights to front elevation.

  15 Jun 2026 204m 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