Langafel Close

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Langafel close is a small road of 14 semi-detached houses and maisonettes built in 1964 on the site of the former Longfield Court. All the houses are located at the back of St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, which can be seen in the first photo looking north. The road gets its name from the Domesday Book spelling for Longfield.

In common with other roads in Longfield, parking has been an issue over the years. In 1976 yellow lines were introduced to prevent parking in the morning rush hour. In 2002 double yellow lines were added to the first 10 metres from Main Road on either side However no restrictions were imposed on the remainder of the first 70 metres from Main Road on the western side, which is still regularly filled with commuter's cars.

It seems restrictions were imposed for the whole road in 2001 only to be revoked the following year. In 2018 local residents said the lack of parking restrictions there was causing difficulties for carers visiting the road early in the morning and having nowhere to park, and also for those wishing to visit the church.

Langafel Close - footpath to Station Road

A number of the trees in the close were given preservation status in 1961 including the large yew that is believed to be Longfield's oldest tree. An old photo in Dartford planning records shows the tree in its prime. However in 2021 the owner got permission to reduce the height on the grounds that the tree was in poor physiological condition.

When Langafel Close was built the footpath to Station Road was retained.

Pictures: (Top L) Looking North; (Top R) Looking South; (Bottom) Footpath to Station Road

Statistics

Subject	Details
Length of Roads	118m (0.07 miles)
KCC Reference:	U12475 (Unclassified Single Carriageway - adopted)
Acreage:	1.9 acres (0.8 hectares) Source: Magic Map
Houses:	14 (Semi-detached 6, Maisonette 8)
Density:	7.4 houses/acre (17.5 / hectare)
Population (2021):	24
Companies with registered address here (2024):	2

Information about the houses

Explanation:

This is information collected from various sources about the houses, divided as follows:

(1) Description - this has mostly been drawn from sale adverts and observation from the road. Names of properties are included if the road is not numbered or the name appears as well as the number in the offical Royal Mail address. Changes of name and the date, where known, are also included here.

(2) Building History - the date of construction is sometimes approximate as it is based on the property appearing in the electoral register or the subject of a planning permission etc.

(3) Sales and Rents - mostly from property adverts and Land Registry records. Of course those based on adverts may not be the price it actually sold for. There are some cases of property valuations for mortgages from Dartford Rural District Council. House price data 1995 to date produced by Land Registry © Crown copyright 2023. To report an error, go to Change a sales record form.

(4) Site history - this contains a selection of records which demonstrate which farm and field the property stands upon.

I have tried to make sure the information is accurate, but no responsibility can be taken for any errors. If you plan to rely on the information, you should check the source data to be sure. If you spot an error, please let me know via the contact form.

1 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Semi-detached house

Building History

1963 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: E (£88-120K)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 88 Garden - 0a 0r 32p)

2 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Semi-detached house

Building History

1963 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

1980 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1980/1392 Front Porch.

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: E (£88-120K)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 88 Garden - 0a 0r 32p)

3 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Semi-detached house

Building History

1963 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: E (£88-120K)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 88 Garden - 0a 0r 32p)

4 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Semi-detached house

Building History

1963 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

1978 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1978/1645 Conservatory Extn To Side Of Dwelling.

1996 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1996/252 Erection of an extension to existing garage

2003 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2003/908 Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new side conservatory

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: E (£88-120K)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 88 Garden - 0a 0r 32p)

5 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Semi-detached house

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

1990 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1990/63 Erection Of A Part Two Storey, Part First Floor Side Extension.

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: E (£88-120K)

2018 Sale Price: £477500 (18 Dec 2018)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 83 Chaldron Field - 16a 0r 0p)

6 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Semi-detached house

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: E (£88-120K)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 83 Chaldron Field - 16a 0r 0p)

7 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Maisonette

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: C (£52-68K)

1997 Sale Price: £61000 (15 Jul 1997)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 86 Meadow in Orchard - 2a 1r 6p)

8 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Maisonette (2 bedroom)

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: C (£52-68K)

2010 Sale Price: £135000 (28 Apr 2010)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 86 Meadow in Orchard - 2a 1r 6p)

9 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Maisonette

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: C (£52-68K)

2008 Sale Price: £195000 (10 Mar 2008)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 86 Meadow in Orchard - 2a 1r 6p)

10 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Maisonette

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: C (£52-68K)

2022 Sale Price: £290000 (31 Aug 2022)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 86 Meadow in Orchard - 2a 1r 6p)

11 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Maisonette

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: C (£52-68K)

2009 Sale Price: £135000 (12 Mar 2009)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 86 Meadow in Orchard - 2a 1r 6p)

12 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Maisonette

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: C (£52-68K)

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 86 Meadow in Orchard - 2a 1r 6p)

13 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Maisonette (2 bedroom, 68.0 sq m)

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: C (£52-68K)

2014 Sale Price: £193000 (27 Nov 2014)

2016 Sale Price: £245000 (23 Jun 2016) Annual percentage change since 2014: +16%

2020 Sale Price: £315000 (27 Mar 2020) Annual percentage change since 2016: +7%

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 86 Meadow in Orchard - 2a 1r 6p)

14 Langafel Close DA3 7PL

Maisonette (2 bedroom, 80.2 sq m)

Building History

1964 First Built

1960 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1960/388 Demolition Of Existing Dwelling & Erection Of 12 New Dwells. (1-14 Consec Langafel Close & 56 Main Rd).

1981 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1981/1752 Erection Of Porch To Flat.

Rates and Council Tax

1993 Council Tax: C (£52-68K)

1964 Sale Price: £2970 (24 Jan 1964)

2003 Sale Price: £150000 (29 Aug 2003) Annual percentage change since 1964: +10%

2013 Sale Price: £160000 (26 Nov 2013) Annual percentage change since 2003: +1%

Plot History

1841 Part of Longfield Court - Field 86 Meadow in Orchard - 2a 1r 6p)