Homelea Farm Green Farm Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3HL
Pending Consideration
20260076
Description
Retrospective application for change of use from agricultural land to commercial vehicle park with reduction of ground levels and addition of hard standing.
5/10
Planning Authority Score
#143 of 282
Gravesham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #31 out of 282. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.
Gravesham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 282
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 282
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #31 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #113 of 282
54%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
53%
Change of use approved
40 decided
627
Total decisions
178 refused in 2025