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Allowed23 December 20253369733

Fleetdown United Football Club, Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2QH

Planning appeal 3369733 at Fleetdown United Football Club, Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2QH (Dartford Borough Council) was allowed on 23 December 2025 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the openness of the area.

creation of a 3G Stadia Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, acoustic fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, spectator stands, an access footpath and associated bund

Authority
Dartford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Glassar S
Postcode
DA1 2QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the openness of the area
  • The living conditions of neighbouring residents

What decided it

The Inspector's satisfaction that the development would not result in unacceptable effects on character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions, supported by the Noise Impact Assessment findings, absence of Environmental Health objection, and evidence of adequate parking capacity in the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy M1Policy M2Policy M15Policy M16

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