Fairfield (Rear) Green Street Green Road Darenth Kent DA2 8DP
Awaiting decision
26/00293/FUL
Description
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)
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