Malt House Farm Green Street Green Road Darenth Kent DA2 8DX

Awaiting decision 26/00289/FUL
Council
Date received
12 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
DA2 8DX

Description

Erection of a building and associated change of use of land for storage and distribution (Use Class B8) including provision of parking, hardstanding and fencing, and erection of bus shelter

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