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

20260243 - Full Planning Application Pending Decision

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
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 31 Mar 2026.

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
Track to view
Target decision
29 Apr 2026
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
4.1/10
Below average
#192 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #112 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 74% 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, 2025
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #287 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #287 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #112 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #117 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
53%
Change of use approved
40 decided
627
Total decisions
178 refused in 2025