Planning application
Nos 26 And 28 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4RT
Works: Extension Loft or dormer
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use of part of the existing premises to form a 7-bedroom, 7-person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis), together with the conversion and extension of the existing roof space including formation of a rear dormer and associated external alterations. The existing Class E commercial unit to the front is to be retained, together with the separate residential flat subject to a Class MA Prior Approval application.
As published by the council, reference 26/503776/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/503776/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 7 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- ME10 4RT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Swale took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Swale for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Swale decided full applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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26 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4RT
Decision due ~23 Nov
Prior notification for the change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 1no. self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3). For its prior approval to: Transport impacts of the development, particularly to ensure safe site access. Contamination risks in relation to the building. Flooding risks in relation to the building. Impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development. Where the building is located in a conservation area, and the development involves a change of use of the whole or part of the ground floor, the impact of that change of use on the character or sustainability of the conservation area. The provision of adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the dwellinghouses. The impact on intended occupiers of the development of the introduction of residential use in an area the authority considers to be important for general or heavy industry, waste management, storage and distribution, or a mix of such uses; Where the development involves the loss of services provided by a registered nursery, or a health centre maintained under section 2 or 3 of the National Health Service Act. The impact on the local provision of the type of services lost. Where the development meets the fire risk condition, the fire safety impacts on the intended occupants of the building.
Awaiting decision -
Flat 101 Above Abbey Dry Cleaners East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL
Erection of first floor rear extension with internal alterations to enlarge kitchen and provide dining area to existing flat above commercial unit.
Decided Full applications Extension -
Flat 101 Above Abbey Dry Cleaners East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL
Erection of first floor rear extension with internal alterations to enlarge kitchen and provide dining area to existing flat above commercial unit.
Decided Full applications Extension -
101 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL
Proposed change of use from laundrette (use class sui generis) to hot food takeaway (use class sui generis), with installation of new extraction system and flue pipe riser at rear, erection of a bin shelter to rear, and alterations to shop front.
Decided Full applications Windows or glazing -
101 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL
Proposed change of use from laundrette (use class sui generis) to hot food takeaway (use class sui generis), with installation of new extraction system and flue pipe riser at rear, erection of a bin shelter to rear, and alterations to shop front.
Decided Full applications Windows or glazing -
45 Millfield Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4TR
Decision due ~3 Nov
Conversion of single residential dwelling to a 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis), including erection of a single storey side extension and insertion of 1no. rooflight to rear.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormerSmall domestic
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Erection of a single storey front porch and rear extension.
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