Arriva Bus Depot 1 Central Road Dartford Kent DA1 5BG Data via plota.co.uk

26/00227/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Remove existing cabin, erect housings for 2 no. of electricity substations and 2 no. of low voltage distribution panels Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Feb 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Consultation
21 May 2026
Approved
23 Jun 2026

Approved on 23 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DA1 5BG
Received
26 Feb 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Ward
Town
Parish
Not Parished
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
23 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
MBDP Architecture Ltd/Mr Warren Goodall

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14565797
Neighbours
11 Mar 2026
Consultation
21 May 2026
Comments by
11 Jun 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 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