Introducing: The Dartford Borough Council Community Infrastructure Fund

New funding for local projects, paid for by Dartford Borough Council's CIL contributions from developers, is being launched working with the Kent Community Foundation. Grants of up to £10,000 are available for community and voluntary groups in the parts of Dartford without a town/parish council.

Charging to amend a planning application

From November 3 this year, we're intending to introduce a charge for amending a planning application or an application for advertisement consent.

The basis for deciding planning applications: The Dartford Plan

Dartford has a Local Plan that is up-to-date (adopted April 2024) and sets  a clear development strategy and planning policies for the whole Borough.

Reporting on the Borough’s development

The  Authority Monitoring Report 2023/24 sets  out wide-ranging   information  on  planning policy impact, and the development of the Borough's environment,  economy and society.

Have your say and managing your contact information

It is easy to let us know that you would or would not like to be kept informed of Dartford Planning Strategy and Infrastructure consultations and updates.

Please complete this online form.

Another way to let us know you no longer wish us to retain your details for consultations is to email localplan@dartford.gov.uk.

The Dartford Statement of Community Involvement sets out how Borough planning will involve the public.

Latest information for developers

Visit our planning policy page for updated information on housing action and deliverable sites.

Further information

For further information on any of these topics please contact Dartford Planning Strategy using the contact form.