Fairfield (Rear) Green Street Green Road Darenth Kent DA2 8DP Data via plota.co.uk

26/00293/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use of land for open storage (Use Class B8) in connection with the formation of 5 no. yards with associated fences, hardsurfacing, land re-grading, landscaping and improved visibility from existing access on to Green Street Green Road (Retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Consultation
24 Apr 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 14 May 2026.

Documents 29

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Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DA2 8DP
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Ward
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
Parish
Darenth
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
22 Jul 2026
Agent
Graham Simpkin Planning Ltd/Mr Paul Nicholls

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14742296
Neighbours
23 Apr 2026
Consultation
24 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:
Change of use

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