42 Longfield Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7LA

Awaiting decision 26/00411/TPO
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
DA3 7LA

Description

Application for T2 and T4 (Pine trees) reduce height from approx 18m to 13m (see annotated photo) subject to Tree Preservation Order No.2 2001

4.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#176 of 282

Dartford ranks #97 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Dartford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #250 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #246 of 282
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #97 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #135 of 282
58%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
23 decided
592
Total decisions
120 refused in 2025