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Basement approval rate in Dartford

Dartford approved 84.6% of basement applications, based on 91 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

84.6%
basement approval rate
91
Basement decisions
77
Approved
14
Refused
88.2%
Dartford overall

Basement applications are refused more often than the Dartford average (88.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How basement compares in Dartford

Basement (91 decided)
84.6%
Dartford all applications (7,102 decided)
88.2%

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Other project types in Dartford

Rear Extension (1,944 decided)
89.1%
Garage / Parking (1,750 decided)
88.2%
Side Extension (958 decided)
90.5%
Dormer (818 decided)
88.3%
New Build (671 decided)
86.7%
Outbuilding (461 decided)
91.1%
75.8%
Conservatory (335 decided)
94.0%
Front Extension (227 decided)
87.7%
Extension (General) (217 decided)
90.3%
Loft Conversion (195 decided)
86.7%
92.9%
Annex (97 decided)
86.6%
91.9%
HMO (58 decided)
77.6%
Flat Conversion (30 decided)
70.0%
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