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Darenth planning approval rate

Darenth ward in Dartford has a 82.1% approval rate based on 162 planning decisions. Dartford overall: 87.6%.

Last updated: August 2026

82.1%
ward approval rate
162
Decisions
133
Approved
29
Refused
87.6%
Dartford average

Darenth is 5.5 percentage points below the Dartford average, placing it among the stricter wards in Dartford. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Darenth compares

Darenth ward (162 decided)
82.1%
Dartford overall (7,865 decided)
87.6%
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Recent decisions in Darenth

Alterations and enlargement of the existing rear roof form through the connectio · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Approved
Erection of a summerhouse, excavation and creation of a level platform to rear ( · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Approved

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