The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Gravesham, 2025
62 appeals decided in 2025, 24% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed31 December 2025· householder6000880109 Portland Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5HF
Proposed application for additional screening to decking
- Allowed19 December 2025· minor3371833Land at the Rear of Flint Cottage, Northfleet Green Road, Northfleet Green, Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9PN
Demolition of existing commercial building (and retention of rear wall), demolition of remnants of barn and conversion of roundel to create a 4-bedroom dwelling with associated parking, amenity space, landscaping and access
- Allowed18 December 2025· minor3371369Clanna, Dean Lane, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0BS
1no mobile home, 1no touring mobile, 1no dayroom, hardstanding, fencing and associated soft landscaping
- Dismissed17 December 2025· minor3371111Land at Stoney Wood, Wrotham Road, South Street, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0QG
change of use of land from agricultural to C3 dwellinghouse, proposal to convert the existing agricultural barn into a single self build dwelling with associated hard and soft landscaping
- Dismissed16 December 2025· householder600106015 Hopewell Drive, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4PX
dormer extension to rear roof slope in conjunction with formation of habitable rooms in roof space
- Notice varied and upheld15 December 2025· enforcement3348559Heron Hill Lane, Culverstone, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0DT
without the benefit of planning permission the carrying out of engineering operations, including the deposit of hard core materials, to create a site access and parking area, as well as operations involved with re-contouring and re-profiling the land levels on the Land and construction of retaining structures on the Land
- Allowed3 December 2025· householder3373993The Red House, Wrangling Lane, Luddesdown, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0XF
front, side and rear extensions with internal alterations
- Dismissed2 December 2025· householder337274975 Alexandra Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2QG
the erection of a two storey, three bedroom detached dwelling with rooms in the roof space and an integral garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref GR/20080421, dated 4 July 2008
- Dismissed26 November 2025· minor337049040 Cross Lane East, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HB
erection of a single two-bedroom dwelling
- Allowed19 November 2025· minor337143762 & 64 Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0JB
for replacement uPVC framed sliding sash windows to front elevation
- Dismissed17 November 2025· ldc3368436Land at Bowesden Lane, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3LA
the siting of a caravan for purposes ancillary to the agricultural use of the land
- Split Decision11 November 2025· householder33720005 Ashmore Gardens, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8NE
for a conservatory in the rear garden and the re-positioning of the boundary fence to a height of 1.8m along the side boundary of the property, to enlarge the rear garden area
- Planning permission granted11 November 2025· enforcement3342528The Chestnuts Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 9AH
Erection of a single-storey outbuilding on the southern boundary of the land
- Dismissed6 November 2025· householder33625022 Church Cottages, Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AB
replacement garage (including agricultural store) and reconfiguration of the property access
- Dismissed30 October 2025· minor3363163Unit 23 Apex Business Park, Queens Farm Road, Gravesend, DA12 3HU
erection of temporary structure for workshop/office to include installation of foundation slab
- Dismissed24 October 2025· minor3368863Land Adjacent to 35 Clarence Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1LB
erection of a 4 storey building comprising of 4no flats
- Dismissed13 October 2025· householder336670527 Cobham Street, Gravesend, DA11 0SB
retrospective application for the replacement windows at ground and first floor
- Split Decision8 October 2025· householder336646319 Berkley Road, Gravesend, DA12 2EU
replacement PVCu Windows to front and rear elevations in white with astragal bars and replacement door in black composite and black PVCu frame
- Dismissed30 September 2025· householder33693871 Willow Walk, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0QS
for the demolition of existing detached garage and rear projection, erection of first floor extension to bungalow with pitch roof dormers to front, two storey rear extension with roof lights and incorporating integral garage into residential use with alterations to fenestration
- Dismissed30 September 2025· householder336849769 Central Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5AW
for a dropped kerb and new driveway
- Dismissed30 September 2025· householder33675525 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7AS
for a crossover to the front, ground floor rear extension, loft conversion, rear annex
- Dismissed24 September 2025· minor33625067 King Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2EB
conversion of upper floors into three flats
- Dismissed19 September 2025· minor3363309Former Coal Yard, Meopham Railway Station, Station Approach, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0LU
Variation of conditions 1 and 3 and removal of condition 2 to allow the siting of 3 additional storage containers on a self-storage (Use Class B8) site with associated parking
- Allowed19 September 2025· minor3360868Flat 1, 19 Edwin Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EH
install of lightwell to allow occupation of the basement
- Dismissed18 September 2025· minor3356605Barn North of Abbey Farm, Church Street, Higham, Gravesend, Kent, ME3 7LS
Proposed change of use of an agricultural building into Five Holiday Let Accommodation Units (resubmission of 23/0399)
- Dismissed31 July 2025· householder336377562 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0QF
the use of the existing forecourt for the off-street parking of two cars
- Dismissed29 July 2025· minor3361071Lomas, Sole Street, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3AX
demolition of the existing dwelling. Sub division of the plot and erection of 2 new dwellings
- Dismissed29 July 2025· minor3359306Lomas, Sole Street, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3AX
demolition of the existing dwelling. Sub division of the plot and erection of 2 new dwellings
- Dismissed18 July 2025· minor3352050Land Known As The Island, Whitepost Lane, Culverstone, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0RN
to establish the principle for a modest dwelling, with all matters being reserved
- Allowed14 July 2025· minor3363212Land South of White Post Lane, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9BS
change of use of land to form a gypsy/traveller site comprising the siting of 1 mobile home, 1 touring caravan, and 1 dayroom
- Dismissed8 July 2025· householder3366310131 Central Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5BH
raising of ridge height and construction of first floor side and rear extension, together with 1no. dormer on side/rear roof slope with roof lights and 2no. rooflights on southern elevation, to facilitate the conversion of the loft into habitable space
- Dismissed20 June 2025· minor3358243Chicken Kingz , 66-68 Singlewell Road, Gravesend, DA11 7PW
variation of condition 6 attached to planning permission reference number 20200131 for works to refurbish and subdivide the existing ground floor A1 Unit, to form part Change of Use to A5 (Hot Food Takeaway) and remaining unit to A1/A2 accommodation including changes to the existing shop front and hard standing. To allow; opening of the premises between 08:00 to 21:00 Monday to Sunday without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20240277, dated 21 May 2024
- Allowed17 June 2025· householder336351259 Singlewell Road, Gravesend, DA11 7PU
a sin gle storey rear/side flat roofed extension with roof lights
- Dismissed13 June 2025· minor335603328 Lanes Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7HR
the erection of detached one bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed12 June 2025· minor3354862148 Darnley Road , Gravesend , Kent, DA11 0SN
the erection of box dormer to the rear to provide space for an additional bedroom
- Notice upheld2 June 2025· enforcement3358530First4Drains Ltd, Walnut Hill Nursery Walnut Hill Road, Gravesend, DA13 9HL
Without the benefit of planning permission, the material change of use of the Land (which includes the buildings) from an agricultural use to a mixed use of Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) and Sui-Generis Use in relation to the operation of a drainage company including for the avoidance of doubt the parking of HGV tanker lorries in connection with the unauthorised use
- Notice upheld29 May 2025· enforcement3339203The Retreat, Northfleet Green, Gravesend, DA13 9PN
described as without the benefit of planning permission the erection of a single-storey outbuilding and pavilion on the Land
- Notice varied and upheld29 May 2025· enforcement332937044 Lanes Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7HR
retention of garage to the rear of the garden
- Dismissed29 May 2025· minor332936544 Lanes Avenue, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7HR
- Dismissed6 May 2025· householder335921811 Court Lodge, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3EQ
demolition of the current detached garage, replace with a double storey side extension, a single storey side extension with updated cladding and windows
- Allowed25 April 2025· householder33601019 Wheatcroft, South Hill Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1LA
creation of vehicular access and hard standing
- Allowed24 April 2025· householder33571336 Allington Close, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2LS
the erection of new porch and first floor side/rear extension. Conversion of garage into habitable room with alterations to fenestration
- Dismissed23 April 2025· minor3354687Rear Garden of 40 Cross Lane East, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HB
the construction of 2 x 1-bed flats
- Allowed23 April 2025· minor3351129Rockley House, Wrotham Road, South Street, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0QN
the conversion and change of use of existing detached garage building to a two bedroom dwelling with provision of two parking spaces without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20230700, dated 21 February 2024
- Split Decision17 April 2025· householder3360751241 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LL
‘box extension to rear elevation to enable loft conversion for additional sleeping accommodation; new part gable wall/roof extension to allow for roof box extension; new parking arrangements to front garden with drop kerb and crossover’
- Dismissed17 April 2025· householder33602138 Fairview Drive, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7BG
a first floor side extension and ground floor front extension
- Dismissed17 April 2025· householder3358170Crantock House, 22A Old Road East, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1NQ
a hardstand driveway and a dropped kerb to create space for 1 car parking
- Allowed9 April 2025· commercial3359650Cobham Service Station, A2 Watling Street, Cobham, Gravesend, DA12 3BH
the erection of a wall mounted D6 small format advertising display
- Dismissed8 April 2025· householder336060342 Cricketers Drive, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AX
the demolition of an existing rear garage, conservatory and erection of a new side and rear extension including a loft conversion
- Dismissed4 April 2025· householder335250865 Pine Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 1QY
erection of a two storey rear extension, two storey side extension, single storey side extension and front porch”
- Dismissed21 March 2025· householder335158625 St Francis Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 4SY
the erection of a first floor rear and part side extension
- Allowed21 March 2025· minor334737528 Coutts Avenue, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3HJ
Erection of 2 pairs of 2-bedroom semi-detached bungalows with associated parking and turning space
- Allowed19 March 2025· minor3356229Rear Of Livingstone Road Stores 10 - 12 Livingstone Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5DZ
Installation of a storage unit situated behind a shop
- Dismissed14 March 2025· other3355524Norwood Farm House Norwood Lane, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0YF
to replace the existing UPVC windows and doors with timber replacements, replace plastic guttering with cast iron guttering and replace existing outside plug socket with electric car charging port
- Dismissed11 March 2025· minor334851977A Windsor Road, Gravesend, DA12 5BW
garage conversion to new residential dwelling
- Dismissed10 March 2025· commercial3350951125 Singlewell Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7QA
installation of a new shop front with roller shutter
- Dismissed17 February 2025· householder33549321 Strand Close, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0EG
two storey rear and side extension, ground floor front and side extension
- Allowed14 February 2025· minor3345209Horns Oak Farm Horns Oak Road, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0BX
redevelopment of site. Demolition of existing commercial, stables and 1no. two bedroom apartment. Erection of up to 5 No. dwellings
- Notice varied and upheld11 February 2025· enforcement3328720White Post Farm White Post Lane, Sole Street, Cobham, Gravesend, DA13 9AX
The material change of use of the land from an equestrian use including the use of one caravan for security purposes and a stable building (in accordance with planning permission reference 20070228) to the unauthorised residential use of the land with the stationing of mobile homes for residential use and associated touring caravans, and the construction of an amenity day room, hardstanding and brick wall enclosures associated with the unauthorised change of use
- Dismissed28 January 2025· householder334543428 Beechwood Drive, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0TX
ground floor front extension to allow first floor accommodation to include front and rear dormer windows
- Dismissed27 January 2025· householder3343538Nurstead Hall, Nurstead Lane, Longfield Hill, DA3 7AN
for the erection of a detached double garage
- Dismissed24 January 2025· minor3347582Sir John Falstaff, Gravesend Road, Higham , Kent , ME3 7NZ
erection of a four-bed dwelling on the land to the rear of Sir John Falstaff Public House with associated car parking and landscaping, including reconfiguration of the public house car park and beer garden
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