Former St Josephs Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East Gravesend Kent DA12 1NR

Pending 20260538
Council
Date received
26 May 2026
Date validated
26 May 2026
Postcode
DA12 1NR

Description

Application for variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference number 20240013 for conversion of existing Victorian building into 6 flats. Demolition of existing outbuildings. Erection of a 3 storey medical centre. Erection of a building containing 7no flats. Erection of 41no houses. Associated works to include; access, public open space and landscaping; to allow amendments to the proposed size of the housing units to include 4 bedroom housing and additional 3 bed housing.

Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#192 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #112 out of 292 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%) #287 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #287 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #112 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #117 of 292
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