The Woodlands 217 Wrotham Road Gravesend Kent Data via plota.co.uk

20260243 - Full Planning Application Refused

Proposal

Alterations to existing restaurant, including alterations to elevations, additional works to accommodate plant, new corral and bin store, demolition of existing single storey side extension with erection of new single storey side extension, minor external work to existing parking bays, creation of patio and other associated work. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Mar 2026
Validated
4 Mar 2026
Consultation
10 Mar 2026
Refused
16 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 16 Jul 2026 · Committee Decision · Last checked 16 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Gravesham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DA11 7LF
Received
3 Mar 2026
Validated
4 Mar 2026
Ward
Woodlands
Parish
Non-Parish Area
Case officer
Show
Target decision
29 Apr 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
16 Jul 2026
Decision level
Committee Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Sarah Carpenter, Planware Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14747122
Neighbours
23 Jun 2026
Consultation
10 Mar 2026
Comments by
31 Mar 2026
Site notice
18 Mar 2026
Committee
1 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#180 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #104 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Gravesham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #287 of 296
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #104 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #110 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
64 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
34 decided
619
Total decisions
156 refused in the year to March 2026