20260508

1. 18 May 2026

   Received by Gravesham

2. 20 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate Refused

4. 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

• 20251244 Granted

  22 Biddenden Way Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9DF

  Application for an Existing Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the single storey rear extension; dormer extension in front roof slope and conversion of the loft space to habitable rooms.

  8 Dec 2025 19m away Lawful development
• 20260495 Granted

  125 Downs Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9HD

  Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of a part two storey part single storey rear extension with balcony over single storey element. Changes to internal layouts, and alterations to fenestration to main house and outbuilding.

  13 May 2026 92m away Householder
• 20251096 Granted

  125 Downs Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9HD

  Application for an Existing Lawful Development Certificate for the continued use of an outbuilding at the rear as a garage and study/bedroom.

  29 Oct 2025 92m away Lawful development
• 20251268 Granted

  West Cottage 119 Downs Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9HD

  Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a single storey side extension and internal alterations.

  15 Dec 2025 114m away Householder
• 20230073 Granted

  145 Downs Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9HD

  Formation of a vehicular crossover with associated hardstanding area. Enlarge opening in existing front wall to give access to new parking area. Erection of a single storey extension to the existing rear garage to be used as storage and a garden room.

  27 Jan 2023 117m away Full applications
• 20260408 Granted

  20 Elwill Way Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9JT

  Erection of a detached 2 bedroom self-contained annex with 2 rooflights as accommodation ancillary to main dwelling.

  20 Apr 2026 157m away Householder

• 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