51 High Street Dartford Kent DA1 1DS

Awaiting decision 26/00093/FUL
Council
Date received
30 Jan 2026
Date validated
11 Feb 2026
Postcode
DA1 1DS

Description

Conversion of existing first and second floor level area to provide 2 x 1 Bedroom Flats, provision of new window in front elevation and windows in rear elevation, plus bin store and two x 2 cycles store and 2 x gardens areas

4.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#176 of 282

Dartford ranks #97 out of 282 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.

Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #250 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #246 of 282
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #97 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #135 of 282
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