The Complex Gym Manor Farm Shellbank Lane Bean Kent Data via plota.co.uk

26/00618/CDNA - CDNA Submission of Details by Appln Refused

Proposal

Submission of details relating to construction and surfacing of car parking/access area (condition 5) and landscaping scheme (condition 6) pursuant to planning permission DA/25/01112/FUL for change of use of the existing building to a Gym (Use Class E) together with associated external alterations including replacement roof (retrospective application) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jun 2026
Refused
17 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
CDNA Submission of Details by Appln
Postcode
DA2 8DL
Received
1 Jun 2026
Validated
1 Jun 2026
Ward
Darenth OLD
Parish
Darenth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Details Refused
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Graham Simpkin Planning Ltd/Mr Steve Clarke

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14896375
Env. assessment
No
Dartford
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#146 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Dartford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #92 out of 296. Dartford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 80% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #264 of 296
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #278 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #92 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #74 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
46 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
25 decided
595
Total decisions
126 refused in the year to March 2026