We set out in the 2024 Dartford Plan and other policy and infrastructure documents how our towns, land and local environment should be used and develop. These approaches are drafted through public consultation and studies, and tested against national requirements.
Use the 'Quick Links' below to directly access key documents and latest news (including updates on improving the town centre's public spaces, and on-street parking strategy). Use other headings to find out more about planning policies for individual topics, areas and local communities:
Quick Links:
- Latest News and Consultations
- Key Plans/Policies
- Dartford Town Centre (updated)
- Parking Strategy and Consultations
Adopted Local Plan
- The Dartford Plan to 2037 Adopted 2024
- The Dartford Plan - Evidence and Weblinks
- Habitats Regulations and Residential Sites in Dartford Borough Guidance for Developers 2024
Other Planning Policy:
- Lower Darent Riverside Strategy 2024
- Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) adopted
Stone Neighbourhood Plan 2022.
- Area of Special Advertisement Control 2016.
Infrastructure and Communities:
- Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) requirements and infrastructure funding.
- Dartford's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan 2023
- Neighbourhood Plans and Community Involvement
- Area Appraisals