Sondix House Sandpit Road Dartford Kent DA1 5BU

Awaiting decision 25/01461/FUL
Council
Date received
23 Dec 2025
Date validated
7 Jan 2026
Postcode
DA1 5BU

Description

Change of Use of land and buildings from B8 Use to a flexible use comprising B2, E(g)(iii), B8, and Sui Generis use for coach, bus, and mini-bus depot with associated electric vehicle conversion operations and general servicing

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