44 Lewis Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9JG Data via plota.co.uk

20260541 - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of garden room at rear. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 May 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Consultation
9 Jun 2026
Approved
30 Jul 2026

Approved on 30 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 30 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Gravesham
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
DA13 9JG
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Ward
Istead Rise, Cobham And Luddesdown
Parish
Non-Parish Area
Case officer
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Target decision
31 Jul 2026
Decision
Permitted
Decision date
30 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
DRA LUMSDEN LTD

Public comments

4comments received
3 objecting1 neutral

75% object · below the UK average of 76%

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 30 Jul 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14957801
Neighbours
9 Jun 2026
Consultation
9 Jun 2026
Comments by
30 Jun 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