38 Pelham Road Gravesend Kent

Pending Consideration 20260512
Council
Date received
18 May 2026
Date validated
18 May 2026
Postcode
DA11 0JB

Description

Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Felling to ground level of Silver Birch (T1). Reduction of 3 metres in height and 1 metre of width of Holly Bush (T3). Removal of Conifer Tree (T4). Reduction of 2 metres in height and 1 metres in width of Holy Tree (T5).

Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#186 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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