Darenth Fishing Complex Darenth Hill Darenth Kent DA2 7QY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00444/LDC - Lawful Development Certificate Refused

Proposal

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for small single storey one bedroom dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Refused
21 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 21 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate
Postcode
DA2 7QY
Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Ward
Darenth
Parish
Darenth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 Jun 2026
Decision
LDC Refusal
Decision date
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
BDA Architecture/Mrs Sarah Newman

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14859827
Env. assessment
No
Dartford
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#146 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dartford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #92 out of 296. Dartford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 80% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #264 of 296
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #278 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #92 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #74 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
46 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
25 decided
595
Total decisions
126 refused in the year to March 2026