55 Darnley Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0SF Data via plota.co.uk

20260499 - Householder Planning Application Approved
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Infill of existing swimming pool. Demolition of small outbuilding and erection of single storey outbuilding to form a gym. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 May 2026
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Consultation
20 May 2026
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Approved
9 Jul 2026

Approved on 9 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Documents

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Important details

Council
Gravesham
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
DA11 0SF
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
14 May 2026
Ward
Pelham
Parish
Non-Parish Area
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Jul 2026
Decision
Permitted
Decision date
9 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14930365
Neighbours
20 May 2026
Consultation
20 May 2026
Comments by
11 Jun 2026
Site notice
5 Jun 2026
Press notice
29 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2022 Approved
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The pollarding of two Mature Lime Trees (T1 & T2).
20221204
2022 Approved
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Erection of a single storey rear extension to provide space for an open plan kitchen and…
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2021 Approved
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2016 Approved
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The felling of one Elm Tree and one Sycamore Tree in the rear garden.
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Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#180 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #104 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% 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, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #287 of 296
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #104 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #110 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
64 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
34 decided
619
Total decisions
156 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings