20260520

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by Gravesham

2. 1 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Gravesham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 20260593 Granted

  30 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0RZ

  Works to protected trees; 1 x Silver Birch Tree (T1) reduce top by 1/3 to stop falling debris.

  8 Jun 2026 25m away Trees
• 20260049 Granted

  34 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0RZ

  Works to protected trees; 1 x Oak Tree - routine pollarding, cutting back by 2 metres and removal of limb overhanging drive.

  15 Jan 2026 37m away Trees
• 20210828 Granted

  49 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0RY

  Ash Tree (T3) - crown lifting of lower branches which are touching the house.

  29 Jun 2021 145m away Trees
• 20210798 Granted

  49 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0RY

  Beech Tree (T1) - 2 metre crown reduction due to proximity to house and Conifer Tree (T2) - to remove due to proximity to T1 and safety concerns.

  22 Jun 2021 145m away Trees
• 20230092 Granted

  34 Churchside Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SJ

  Demolition of existing garage, erection of new single storey on the rear of the property

  2 Feb 2023 182m away Full applications
• 20251214 Granted

  Fleethouse Beechwood Drive Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0TX

  Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission reference number 20230485 to allow original outbuilding front opening retained, new WC/bathroom sizes amended and side elevation windows changed.

  28 Nov 2025 323m away Amendments

• 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