East Downs planning approval rate
East Downs ward in Swale has a 92.1% approval rate based on 89 planning decisions. Swale overall: 91.2%.
Last updated: June 2026
92.1%
ward approval rate
89
Decisions
82
Approved
7
Refused
91.2%
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
92.1%
Swale overall
91.2%
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Recent decisions in East Downs
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (window and door elevation/sectio · Tue 09 Jun 2026
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a residential dwelling in bre · Wed 27 May 2026
Removal of existing garage, erection of a larger timber storage garage, and relo · Wed 06 May 2026
Alterations to existing fenestration, including insertion of new french doors to · Wed 08 Apr 2026
Listed Building consent for external alterations including replacement of signag · Wed 01 Apr 2026
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