24 Princes Avenue Dartford Kent DA2 6NF Data via plota.co.uk

Decided 26/00378/FUL
Council
Date received
1 Apr 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
DA2 6NF

Description

Change of use from a single dwelling to 2 separate dwellings, comprising of one (retained) existing 3 bedroom property and a bedsit (1 bedroom) with side access (Retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Dartford
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#146 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Dartford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #92 out of 296. Dartford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 80% approved vs 90% nationally
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Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #264 of 296
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #278 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #92 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #74 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
46 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
25 decided
595
Total decisions
126 refused in the year to March 2026