31 Court Road Darenth Kent DA2 7JJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00795/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Demolition of existing detached garage. Subdivision of the plot, and erection of a two storey (2 bedroom) dwelling with front driveway and rear garden Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Jul 2026
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Validated
17 Sept 2026
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Consultation
18 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 12 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 12 Nov 2026, from Dartford's recent demolitions.

Comments are open until 13 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; SSSI 332 m away: Darenth Wood SSSI; Inside the Darenth built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £362,000 in January 2022. Terraced house, freehold.

24 January 2022£362,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area80 m² (861 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (50 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyEnd-terrace house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2021, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DA2 7JJ
Received
9 Jul 2026
Validated
17 Sept 2026
Ward
Darenth
Parish
Darenth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Oakfield Planning Ltd/Tracy Ennis
Freehold owner
Show

Decision outlook

Day 22 of the 56-day target. Dartford usually decides demolitions by day 56.

Day 2234 days to the 56-day target
76%decided within 8 weeks
76%approved
63decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Dartford in the last twelve months, from validation. Dartford decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 4 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15070328
Planning Portal ref
PP-15070328
Neighbours
18 Sept 2026
Consultation
18 Sept 2026
Comments by
13 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
12 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No
Dartford
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#146 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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 statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.