Dartford in Kent includes Dartford town, Greenhithe, and Swanscombe. About 56.3% of the borough is Green Belt, framing development around settlements. Planning balances residential growth with protection of open countryside.
In the last year Dartford decided 592 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 80% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 61% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Dartford performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 56.3% of Dartford is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt near Dartford town constrains growth to protect countryside and maintain gaps with neighbouring settlements.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Dartford in Kent includes Dartford town, Greenhithe, and Swanscombe. About 56.3% of the borough is Green Belt, framing development around settlements. Planning balances residential growth with protection of open countryside.
In the last year Dartford decided 592 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 80% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 61% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Dartford performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 56.3% of Dartford is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt near Dartford town constrains growth to protect countryside and maintain gaps with neighbouring settlements.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
