29 Highfield Road Dartford Kent DA1 2JS

Pending 26/00274/FUL
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
30 Mar 2026
Postcode
DA1 2JS

Description

Change of use of existing property from a 6-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation to a day nursery (Class E(f)) for up to 35 children and 15 staff, with associated staff facilities, use of garden for children's external play area, parking in the rear curtilage and the incorporation of a one-bedroom residential property on the top floor to accommodate potential staff members

Dartford
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#197 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Dartford ranks #138 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Dartford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #258 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #254 of 292
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #138 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #139 of 292
58%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
23 decided
592
Total decisions
120 refused in 2025