Policy information sourced from the Dartford Development Policies Plan

Perception & Quality Place Actions

Seek high quality design through planning functions, respecting the historic environment and providing safe and appealing new places.

Seek funding for public realm / street improvements.

Encourage high quality shopfronts and signage.

Promote the fantastic history of Dartford.

Promote the assets of Dartford town centre to all new residents.

Ensure a joined up approach for all public realm/transport improvements in the Borough.

Ensure high quality of design for public realm improvements, and that streets are safe and decluttered through the removal of unnecessary signs and posts.

Further expand the provision of wayfinding in the town centre.

Incorporate public art into the public realm, and building to activate and enliven the built environment.

Improve views into the Park from the High Street, along Market Place, from Lowfield Street and from the Acacia complex.

Improve the setting of listed buildings in the Acacia Complex and the adjacent Holy Trinity Church, and ensure their integration into the wider town centre.

Improve views on Overy Liberty to Holy Trinity Church.

For more information please see the Development Policies Plan