118 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HG Data via plota.co.uk

26/00832/FUL - Full Application Approved
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Jul 2026
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Validated
21 Jul 2026
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Consultation
22 Jul 2026
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Approved
14 Sept 2026

Approved on 14 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Sept 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DELEGATED REPORT SHEET Report · 14 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF APPROVED Decision Notice · 14 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Joyden's Wood built-up area; Green belt 47 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument 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.

Building

Floor area73 m² (786 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (67 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2025, 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
Full Application
Postcode
DA2 7HG
Received
20 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Jul 2026
Ward
Joydens Wood
Parish
Wilmington
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Sept 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
14 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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How this decision compares

Decided in 55 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Approved, as 76% of demolitions here are.

76%decided within 8 weeks
76%approved
63decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 15 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15094534
Planning Portal ref
PP-15094534
Neighbours
22 Jul 2026
Consultation
22 Jul 2026
Comments by
16 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
15 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

24 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2022 Approved
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2022 Approved
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2022 Withdrawn
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2017 Approved
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2021 Approved
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2022 Approved
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2021 Refused
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Erection of a two storey front extension, first floor rear extension with window in rear…
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2020 Approved
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Erection of a two storey front infill extension including internal alterations
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2019 Approved
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Alteration to and raising height of existing front boundary wall to include wrought iron…
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2019 Approved
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Alteration to and raising height of existing front boundary wall to include wrought iron…
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2019 Approved
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Provision of dormer windows in rear elevation in connection with providing additional roo…
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2019 Approved
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Provision of dormer windows in rear elevation in connection with providing additional roo…
19/00845/FUL
2019 Approved
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Provision of dormer windows in rear elevation in connection with providing additional roo…
19/00008/FUL
2019 Approved
94 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HG
Provision of dormer windows in rear elevation in connection with providing additional roo…
19/00008/FUL
2018 Approved
98 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HG
Provision of a dormer window in side elevation in connection with providing additional fl…
18/00238/FUL
2018 Approved
98 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HG
Provision of a dormer window in side elevation in connection with providing additional fl…
18/00238/FUL
2017 Approved
98 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed dormer window in side eleva…
17/02090/LDC
2016 Approved
100 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HG
Application under Section 10 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (Lawful Developmen…
16/02040/LDC
2016 Approved
122 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HG
Application for a non material amendment following grant of planning permission DA/16/004…
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2016 Refused
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Erection of a detached garden structure
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2016 Approved
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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.