Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet planning approval rate
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet ward in Dartford has a 85.7% approval rate based on 957 planning decisions. Dartford overall: 88.2%.
Last updated: March 2026
85.7%
ward approval rate
957
Decisions
820
Approved
137
Refused
88.2%
Dartford average
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is 2.5 percentage points below the Dartford average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet compares
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet ward
85.7%
Dartford overall
88.2%
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Recent decisions in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
Demolition of existing garage and storage area, and erection of a single storey · Mon 29 Dec 2025
Erection of a part two/part single storey rear extension and alteration to porch · Tue 23 Dec 2025
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a sing · Fri 19 Dec 2025
Demolition of existing garage. Raising of roof with side dormers and rooflights · Fri 19 Dec 2025
Erection of a single storey side/rear infill extension · Wed 17 Dec 2025
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 7,102 decisions.