23 Faesten Way Bexley Kent DA5 2JB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00894/LDC - Lawful Development Certificate Awaiting decision

Proposal

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed extension to existing dropped kerb by 5 no. kerb stones/4.5 metres Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
30 Jul 2026
✓
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 28 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 67.

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Joyden's Wood built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 4

Last sold for £387,500 in December 2018. Semi-detached house, freehold.

14 December 2018£387,500
30 June 2014£250,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale
28 September 2007£130,000
20 August 1996£79,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area59 m² (635 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (57 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached bungalow, 3 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2014, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate
Postcode
DA5 2JB
Received
30 Jul 2026
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Ward
Joydens Wood
Parish
Wilmington
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 67, past the statutory target. 98% of extensions in Dartford are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 2 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Oct 2026.

Day 6711 days past the 56-day target
89%decided within 8 weeks
74%approved
335decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Dartford in the last twelve months, from validation. Dartford decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15122608
Planning Portal ref
PP-15122608
Statutory expiry
28 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
Dartford
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#146 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dartford decision statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.