16 Orchard Close Longfield Kent DA3 7JP Data via plota.co.uk

26/00100/PDE - General Permitted Dev - Extensions Refused

Proposal

Determination pursuant to Schedule 2, Part 1 (Class A.1 (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as to whether prior approval is required for the erection of a single storey rear extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Feb 2026
Consultation
3 Feb 2026
Refused
13 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 13 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
General Permitted Dev - Extensions
Postcode
DA3 7JP
Received
2 Feb 2026
Validated
2 Feb 2026
Ward
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
Parish
Longfield And New Barn
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Mar 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Required and Refused
Decision date
13 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14669375
Neighbours
3 Feb 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