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20260268 - Full Planning Application Refused

Proposal

Demolition of chimney. Conversion of loft space incorporating a hip to gable roof alteration and rear dormer extension to an existing mixed use building comprising of a ground floor shop and a self contained residential unit above. The proposal will provide two additional bedrooms and shower room at loft level forming a two storey self contained dwelling above the commercial premises. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Consultation
7 Apr 2026
Refused
27 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 27 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Gravesham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DA11 0RG
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Ward
Coldharbour And Perry Street
Parish
Non-Parish Area
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 May 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
27 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14760545
Neighbours
7 Apr 2026
Consultation
7 Apr 2026
Comments by
28 Apr 2026
Site notice
16 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#180 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #104 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Gravesham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #287 of 296
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #104 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #110 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
64 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
34 decided
619
Total decisions
156 refused in the year to March 2026