West Village Car Park Bluewater Shopping Centre Greenhithe Kent

Pending 26/00624/FUL
Council
Date received
1 Jun 2026
Date validated
4 Jun 2026
Postcode
DA9 9SB

Description

Temporary use of the West Village Car Park for the construction of an obstacle course with supporting facilities including a stage, medical and staff facilities, a ticket office, food and drink stalls and other associated facilities and works for five consecutive years between June to September every year from 2026 to 2030.

Dartford
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#197 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dartford ranks #138 out of 292 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #258 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #254 of 292
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #138 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #139 of 292
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