Watling planning approval rate
Watling ward in Swale has a 94.3% approval rate based on 106 planning decisions. Swale overall: 87.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
94.3%
ward approval rate
106
Decisions
100
Approved
6
Refused
87.7%
Swale average
Watling is 6.6 percentage points above the Swale average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Watling compares
Watling ward
94.3%
Swale overall
87.7%
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Recent decisions in Watling
Erection of a two storey side extension and changes to rear fenestration. Remova · Wed 16 Sep 2026
Erection of replacement of two joined single garages with a double garage. · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use from a 4 bed dwelling · Thu 03 Sep 2026
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
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Swale
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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