Newtown planning approval rate
Newtown ward in Dartford has a 82.9% approval rate based on 333 planning decisions. Dartford overall: 83.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
82.9%
ward approval rate
333
Decisions
276
Approved
57
Refused
83.2%
Dartford average
Newtown is broadly in line with the Dartford average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Newtown compares
Newtown ward
82.9%
Dartford overall
83.2%
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Recent decisions in Newtown
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion co · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Continued use of upper floors and part of ground floor as 5 bedroom, 6 person Ho · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Erection of a first floor side extension with increase to existing ridge height · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) to children's care ho · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing warehouse and the formation of hardstanding to be used as · Thu 03 Sep 2026
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