20260573

1. 3 Jun 2026

   Received by Gravesham

2. 15 Jun 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

• 20210633 Granted

  45 Whitehill Lane Gravesend Kent DA12 5LT

  Creation of a vehicular access and hardstanding to frontage.

  17 May 2021 42m away Full applications
• 20260218 Refused

  23 Whitehill Lane Gravesend Kent DA12 5LT

  Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, maximum height of 3.03 metres and eaves height of 2.67 metres.

  23 Feb 2026 80m away Prior approval
• 20230080 Refused

  153 Whitehill Road Gravesend Kent

  Change of use from closed shop (use class e(a)) into a hot food take away (use class 'sui generis')

  30 Jan 2023 107m away Full applications
• 20260006 Refused

  5 Dorchester Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5QU

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb.

  5 Jan 2026 155m away Lawful development
• 20260139 Refused

  62 Taunton Vale Gravesend Kent DA12 5RB

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the change of use from a C3 dwelling to a C4 6 person HMO. Proposed construction of a dormer within the side roof slope to facilitate habitable rooms, and conversion of existing garage to a gym with alterations to internal walls and roof from pitched to flat.

  5 Feb 2026 181m away Lawful development
• 20260727 Awaiting decision

  62 Taunton Vale Gravesend Kent DA12 5RB

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of a dormer within the side roof slope, conversion of the roof space to form a habitable room and change of use from C3 dwelling house to C4 HMO for up to 6 persons.

  16 Jul 2026 182m 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