24 New Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0LS

Pending Decision 20260018
Council
Date received
8 Jan 2026
Date validated
26 Jan 2026
Postcode
DA13 0LS

Description

Raising of the roof ridge height to facilitate a loft conversion incorporating two dormers in the rear/side roof slopes and installation of rooflights. Erection of a front porch and erection of a single storey rear extension with rooflights.

Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#186 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #109 out of 282 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%) #277 of 282
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 282
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #109 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #113 of 282
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