Woodlawn New Barn Road Longfield Kent DA3 7JE Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/00096/VCON
Council
Date received
30 Jan 2026
Date validated
9 Feb 2026
Postcode
DA3 7JE

Description

Demolition of existing bungalow and garage and the erection of a detached dwelling with attached garage, associated landscaping and driveway alterations (Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission DA/25/00476/FUL in respect of replacing previously approved drawings with submitted drawings - extend the rear gable, outdoor swimming pool and terraces, and amend the basement layout.) Data via plota.co.uk

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