I. Without planning permission, the construction of a building called 'Unit E', the excavation and levelling of land, the laying of hardstanding to form the yard and parking area and the erection of palisade fencing. ii. Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land to use as a granite workshop and storage and distribution of granite products
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In Dartford Borough Council, approx 33.3% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 48 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Hocking P
Archive Data: 37 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
29.7%
↓ Strict
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Hearing held on 31 March 2026
Site visit made on 31 March 2026
by Paul T Hocking BA MSc MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 16 April 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/T2215/C/25/3376226
Land at Unit E, Malt House Farm, Green Street, Green Road, Darenth DA2 8DX
• The appeal is made under section 174 of …