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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Swale

Swale approved 78.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 83 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.3%
change of use (residential) approval rate
83
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
65
Approved
18
Refused
91.2%
Swale overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Swale average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Swale

Change of Use (Residential) (83 decided)
78.3%
Swale all applications (1,517 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in Swale

Garage / Parking (289 decided)
87.5%
Rear Extension (210 decided)
84.8%
Side Extension (102 decided)
86.3%
New Build (84 decided)
79.8%
Outbuilding (77 decided)
90.9%
Dormer (70 decided)
92.9%
Loft Conversion (57 decided)
96.5%
Extension (General) (41 decided)
97.6%
Front Extension (37 decided)
94.6%
Conservatory (36 decided)
94.4%
Annex (24 decided)
91.7%
80.0%
Basement (10 decided)
70.0%
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