Dartford ranks #134 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.

One of the strictest councils

only 83% approved vs 90% nationally

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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

66%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #134 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

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