Watling planning approval rate
Watling ward in Swale has a 93.9% approval rate based on 98 planning decisions. Swale overall: 91.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
93.9%
ward approval rate
98
Decisions
92
Approved
6
Refused
91.3%
Swale average
Watling sits slightly above the Swale average, with a 2.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Watling compares
Watling ward
93.9%
Swale overall
91.3%
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Recent decisions in Watling
Conversion of existing garage into habitable space. · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Non Material Amendment to 25/500593/FULL: Erection of 3 no. 3-bedroom detached h · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Submission of details to condition 5 (Rooflights) Subject to 24/504303/FULL and · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Erection of a single storey rear extension to create en-suite, including new fla · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Demolition of existing rear conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear flat · Thu 25 Jun 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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