Gravesham ranks #109 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 74% approved vs 90% nationally

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Gravesham decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

72%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #277 of 282

74%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #277 of 282

71%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #109 of 282

37%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #113 of 282

54%

Minor dwellings approved

69 decided (1-9 homes)

60%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

53%

Change of use approved

40 decided

627

Total decisions

178 refused in 2025

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