Newtown planning approval rate
Newtown ward in Dartford has a 82.7% approval rate based on 324 planning decisions. Dartford overall: 87.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
82.7%
ward approval rate
324
Decisions
268
Approved
56
Refused
87.6%
Dartford average
Newtown is 4.9 percentage points below the Dartford average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Newtown compares
Newtown ward
82.7%
Dartford overall
87.6%
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Recent decisions in Newtown
Erection of an outbuilding · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Erection of a single-storey rear extension incorporating infill development to t · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed extension to exist · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Erection of a front porch to replace existing front porch · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft extension · Mon 03 Aug 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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