6 Garrow Longfield Kent DA3 7JN

Awaiting decision 26/00463/TPO
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
DA3 7JN

Description

Application for Yew Tree - Reduce crown by approximately 1 metre (see annotated photo), total height of tree from ground to reduce to approximately 8.5 metres, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.1 1988

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