Chalkwell planning approval rate
Chalkwell ward in Swale has a 89.1% approval rate based on 55 planning decisions. Swale overall: 91.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.1%
ward approval rate
55
Decisions
49
Approved
6
Refused
91.3%
Swale average
Chalkwell is 2.2 percentage points below the Swale average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Chalkwell compares
Chalkwell ward
89.1%
Swale overall
91.3%
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Recent decisions in Chalkwell
Removal of the existing security cabin, relocation and erection of a new onsite · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension · Mon 29 Jun 2026
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of tanks in relation to ind · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Change of Use of the existing building from a multi-storey car park to a mixed u · Tue 26 May 2026
Erection of a two storey side extension to accommodate 11no. guest rooms and bre · Fri 24 Apr 2026
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Other wards in Swale
Boughton And Courtenay (94.0%)
Hartlip, Newington And Upchurch (92.0%)
Sheppey East (83.8%)
East Downs (92.9%)
Watling (93.9%)
Teynham And Lynsted (95.7%)
West Downs (93.5%)
Bobbing, Iwade And Lower Halstow (82.6%)
Abbey (95.2%)
Queenborough And Halfway (87.5%)
Borden And Grove Park (97.5%)
Sheppey Central (89.3%)