East Downs planning approval rate
East Downs ward in Swale has a 92.9% approval rate based on 98 planning decisions. Swale overall: 91.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
92.9%
ward approval rate
98
Decisions
91
Approved
7
Refused
91.3%
Swale average
East Downs is broadly in line with the Swale average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How East Downs compares
East Downs ward
92.9%
Swale overall
91.3%
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Recent decisions in East Downs
Retrospective application for erection of a detached three bedroom dwelling with · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Erection of replacement attached single storey summer house (Revision to 24/5050 · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Listed Building consent for erection of replacement attached single storey summe · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing rear conservatory, facilitating erection of single storey · Tue 07 Jul 2026
Submission of details pursuant to condition 10 -( Materials) 11 -(Boundary Treat · Tue 07 Jul 2026
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