St Andrews Gardens Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent

Pending 20260163
Council
Date received
10 Feb 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
DA12 2EL

Description

Groundworks to provide tiered seating, an extended level hardstanding area adjacent to the river and improved access; hard landscaping including areas of hard surfacing and seating, relocated and new steps and ramp; soft landscaping including terrace, ornamental, shrub, tree and hedge planting; and installation of lighting.

Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#192 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #112 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 74% 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, 2025
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #287 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #287 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #112 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #117 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
53%
Change of use approved
40 decided
627
Total decisions
178 refused in 2025