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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Swale

Swale approved 97.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 34 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

97.1%
change of use (residential) approval rate
34
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
33
Approved
1
Refused
89.2%
Swale overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved more often than the Swale average (89.2%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How change of use (residential) compares in Swale

Change of Use (Residential) (34 decided)
97.1%
Swale all applications (416 decided)
89.2%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Swale

Garage / Parking (71 decided)
80.3%
Rear Extension (65 decided)
78.5%
Outbuilding (29 decided)
86.2%
Side Extension (27 decided)
88.9%
New Build (18 decided)
66.7%
Conservatory (16 decided)
93.8%
Dormer (15 decided)
73.3%
Extension (General) (12 decided)
100.0%
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