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Swalecliffe planning approval rate

Swalecliffe ward in Canterbury has a 96.0% approval rate based on 202 planning decisions. Canterbury overall: 95.0%.

Last updated: June 2026

96.0%
ward approval rate
202
Decisions
194
Approved
8
Refused
95.0%
Canterbury average

Swalecliffe is broadly in line with the Canterbury average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Swalecliffe compares

Swalecliffe ward (202 decided)
96.0%
Canterbury overall (10,849 decided)
95.0%
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Recent decisions in Swalecliffe

Two-storey side extension together with the creation of access following the dem · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Approved
Single-storey outbuilding following the demolition of existing outbuilding. · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Approved
Two-storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing outbuildings · Tue 09 Jun 2026
Approved
Single storey annexe in rear garden together with widening of existing access. · Wed 27 May 2026
Approved
Extension of existing vehicular access and dropped kerb to front. · Tue 19 May 2026
Approved

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