Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Swale is 19.3% — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extension (General) | 41 | 40 | 1 | 97.6% |
| 2 | Loft Conversion | 57 | 55 | 2 | 96.5% |
| 3 | Front Extension | 37 | 35 | 2 | 94.6% |
| 4 | Conservatory | 36 | 34 | 2 | 94.4% |
| 5 | Dormer | 70 | 65 | 5 | 92.9% |
| 6 | Annex | 24 | 22 | 2 | 91.7% |
| 7 | Outbuilding | 77 | 70 | 7 | 90.9% |
| 8 | Garage / Parking | 289 | 253 | 36 | 87.5% |
| 9 | Side Extension | 102 | 88 | 14 | 86.3% |
| 10 | Rear Extension | 210 | 178 | 32 | 84.8% |
| 11 | Wraparound Extension | 20 | 16 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 12 | New Build | 84 | 67 | 17 | 79.8% |
| 13 | Change of Use (Residential) | 83 | 65 | 18 | 78.3% |
A extension (general) application has a 97.6% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 78.3%.
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134 planning applications in Swale have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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