What percentage of planning applications does Swale approve?

Swale approves approximately 91% of planning applications, based on 1,709 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Swale decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,709 planning decisions published by Swale.

What is the refusal rate for Swale planning applications?

Swale refuses approximately 9% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Swale?

The average planning application in Swale takes 14.2 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 1,535 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Swale compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Swale

2 days ago

Non Material Amendment to SW/14/0257: A) Outline component: Residential developm

26/502163/NMAMD · Priory

Approved

2 days ago

Change of use at first and second floor to residential and subdivision of ground

25/503253/FULL · Sheerness

Approved

3 days ago

Submission of details pursuant to condition 3-(window details) subject to 26/500

26/502437/SUB · Abbey

Approved

5 days ago

Demolition of existing conservatory. Single storey rear extension with flat roof

26/502451/FULL · Kemsley

Approved

5 days ago

Part demolition of existing single storey kitchen & utility room and erection of

26/502454/FULL · St. Ann's

Approved

5 days ago

Retrospective planning permission for installation of 8 foot side boundary fence

26/502267/FULL · Sheppey East

Approved

6 days ago

Conversion of existing garage into an office replacing the existing flat roof to

26/501448/FULL · Teynham And Lynsted

Approved

6 days ago

Loft conversion with 2no. rear facing roof lights. Reinstatement of chimney stac

25/502903/FULL · Abbey

Approved

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This page analyses 1,709 planning decisions made by Swale from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Swale planning approval rates page.

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