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Sheppey East planning approval rate

Sheppey East ward in Swale has a 83.8% approval rate based on 99 planning decisions. Swale overall: 91.3%.

Last updated: August 2026

83.8%
ward approval rate
99
Decisions
83
Approved
16
Refused
91.3%
Swale average

Sheppey East is 7.5 percentage points below the Swale average, placing it among the stricter wards in Swale. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Sheppey East compares

Sheppey East ward (99 decided)
83.8%
Swale overall (1,693 decided)
91.3%
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Recent decisions in Sheppey East

Change of use of residential dwelling to a house of multiple occupation consisti · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Refused
Retrospective application for the temporary siting and occupation of a static ca · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Refused
The replacement of two chalets at plots 9 and 13 with new units. · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Approved
Retrospective application for the change of use from a former bookmakers to a Bi · Tue 07 Jul 2026
Approved
Conversion of 2no. existing parking barns to create 10 x ancillary overnight acc · Wed 01 Jul 2026
Approved

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