63 Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2NS

Awaiting decision 26/00474/TPO
Council
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
DA1 2NS

Description

Application to reduce tree al round by 1m (current dimensions 11.5m height, 10m spread -see annotated photos) to 1No. Magnolia tree, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.13 1991

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