Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Dartford

Dartford approved 73.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 465 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

73.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

465

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

340

Approved

125

Refused

87.6%

Dartford overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Dartford average (87.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Dartford

Change of Use (Residential) (465 decided)

73.1%

Dartford all applications (7,865 decided)

87.6%

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Other project types in Dartford

Rear Extension (2,109 decided)

88.1%

Side Extension (1,031 decided)

88.9%

Dormer (892 decided)

87.2%

New Build (743 decided)

85.9%

Outbuilding (514 decided)

90.3%

Conservatory (349 decided)

93.1%

Annex (106 decided)

85.8%

Basement (96 decided)

85.4%

HMO (79 decided)

65.8%