The Orchard Theatre Home Gardens Dartford Kent DA1 1ED

Decided 26/00059/FUL
Council
Date received
22 Jan 2026
Date validated
28 Jan 2026
Postcode
DA1 1ED

Description

Installation of sprinkler infrastructure and associated works including erection of 2 tanks and a pump house and enclosures; removal of parking spaces. Removal of upper roof level windows and replaced with new ventilation louvres (AOVs), associated cladding. Openings to façade for installation of ventilation grilles. Handrails to lower roof plant access. Blocking of ground level external door. Replacement of rooflights with new Velux rooflights. Installation of mechanical ventilation fan and associated ductwork to main roof.

4.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#173 of 277

Dartford ranks #95 out of 277 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%) #245 of 277
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #241 of 277
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #95 of 277
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #132 of 277
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