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Chalkwell planning approval rate

Chalkwell ward in Swale has a 87.0% approval rate based on 46 planning decisions. Swale overall: 91.2%.

Last updated: June 2026

87.0%
ward approval rate
46
Decisions
40
Approved
6
Refused
91.2%
Swale average

Chalkwell is 4.2 percentage points below the Swale average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Chalkwell compares

Chalkwell ward (46 decided)
87.0%
Swale overall (1,517 decided)
91.2%
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Recent decisions in Chalkwell

Change of Use of the existing building from a multi-storey car park to a mixed u · Tue 26 May 2026
Approved
Erection of a two storey side extension to accommodate 11no. guest rooms and bre · Fri 24 Apr 2026
Refused
Change of use from Sui Generis - Wine bars, or drinking establishments to restau · Tue 24 Mar 2026
Approved
Conversion of existing single ground floor restaurant unit into 2 no. restaurant · Wed 18 Mar 2026
Approved
Change of use of part of premises from commercial to 3no. residential flats and · Thu 05 Mar 2026
Approved

What gets approved near your property?

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