474 Princes Road Dartford Kent DA1 1YT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00434/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Application for the installation of 2 no. 400kW ultra-rapid chargers (Alpitronic HYC 400), 4 no. DDA-compliant charging bays on existing parking bays to the front of the shop, a HV substation, LV cabinet and meter cabinet, and associated minor works (ducting, bollards, surfacing remediation, bay marking/signage, vent pipe relocation and replacement bin store fencing/gate) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Apr 2026
Validated
23 Apr 2026
Consultation
23 Apr 2026
Approved
16 Jun 2026

Approved on 16 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DA1 1YT
Received
14 Apr 2026
Validated
23 Apr 2026
Ward
Brent
Parish
Not Parished
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
18 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
16 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Countrywide Construction Management Ltd/Mr Thomas Lewis

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14856706
Neighbours
23 Apr 2026
Consultation
23 Apr 2026
Comments by
14 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Dartford
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#197 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dartford ranks #138 out of 292 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% 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, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #258 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #254 of 292
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #138 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #139 of 292
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