Policy information sourced from the Dartford Development Policies Plan

DP1: Dartford’s Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development

The Development Plan, which has been prepared in Dartford in accordance with national objectives to deliver sustainable development, is the statutory starting point for decision making. Planning applications that accord with the policies in the Dartford Core Strategy and this Plan, and policies in neighbourhood plans (where relevant), will be approved wherever possible, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

A positive approach to considering development proposals will be taken in Dartford Borough, reflecting the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the development needs of the Borough identified in the Core Strategy. The Local Planning Authority will work proactively with applicants to find design and mitigation solutions to enable appropriately located development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions in the Borough.

For more information please see the Development Policies Plan