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Swale planning applications

1,309 applications. 56 days to decide.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,309 planning applications from Swale. 820 were decided in the trailing 12 months.

820
Decided 12 months to October 2026
431
Awaiting decision

Swale takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/504155/FULL Awaiting decision

    Trent Cottage Hickmans Green Boughton Under Blean Kent ME13 9NT

    Demolition of existing open-sided log store. Erection of a 2-bay garage and studio outbuilding, on the existing driveway.

    Submitted 29 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504129/LBC Awaiting decision

    Fisher Street Farm Fisher Street Road Sheldwich Kent ME13 0LB

    Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations to a curtilage-listed outbuilding, including the installation of an external pool air source heat pump, insertion of pool plant infrastructure within a modern internal cupboard, installation of a flush conservation rooflight and associated matt black log-burner flue to the north roof slope, and the insertion of a double-glazed screen at DG 2 to the southern elevation

    Submitted 28 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/504128/FULL Awaiting decision

    Fisher Street Farm Fisher Street Road Sheldwich Kent ME13 0LB

    Internal and external alterations to a curtilage-listed outbuilding, including the installation of an external pool air source heat pump, insertion of pool plant infrastructure within a modern internal cupboard, installation of a flush conservation rooflight and associated matt black log-burner flue to the north roof slope, and the insertion of a double-glazed screen at DG 2 to the southern elevation

    Submitted 28 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504144/TCA Awaiting decision

    5 Marchant Grove Faversham Kent ME13 8YY

    Conservation area notification to reduce one (T1) dying Ash tree from a height of 12m to 3m

    Submitted 28 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/504112/FULL Awaiting decision

    Church Of The Sacred Heart West Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1AN

    Replacement of existing plain glazing with backlit stained glass windows to the front elevation.

    Submitted 27 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/503908/FULL Awaiting decision

    Land To The North Of The White Horse Inn The Street Boughton Under Blean Kent ME13 9AL

    Erection of 4 no. 3-bedroom houses on land to the north of the White Horse Inn public house, alongside associated gardens, landscaping and parking incorporated into wider site layout

    Submitted 27 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504103/LBC Awaiting decision

    52 Ospringe Street Faversham Kent ME13 8TN

    Listed Building Consent for installation of optical fibre junction box to front elevation of dwelling.

    Submitted 27 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/504124/FULL Awaiting decision

    7 Amos Close Sheldwich Kent ME13 0NA

    Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow removal of proposed garage and reduction in floorspace of the extension) pursuant to 24/504412/FULL for - Erection of a single storey side extension, including single storey garage to front. Creation of hardstanding area with drop kerb.

    Submitted 27 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504074/FULL Awaiting decision

    Plot 16 The Pheasantry Wardwell Lane Lower Halstow Kent ME9 7ER

    Change of use of land for the formation of a 1 pitch Gypsy/Traveller site comprising the siting of 1no. static caravan with hardstanding, shed, plant outbuilding, 1no. touring caravan parking space, 2no. car parking spaces, driveway and associated works.

    Submitted 27 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504030/FULL Awaiting decision

    Wickes London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1PA

    Use of part of existing Wickes retail car park for the display and sale of cars, together with the siting of a car sales pod. (Retrospective).

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504045/FULL Awaiting decision

    Wallend Farm Lower Road Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3RR

    Change of use of existing commercial grain store to Class B2/ B8 use (general industrial/storage and distribution).

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504101/LAWPRO Awaiting decision

    12 Symonds Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3GD

    Lawful development certificate for proposed use of existing dwelling (Class C3) as a children's home for two children, supported by two daytime care staff and one single waking-night worker overnight.

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026
  • 26/503906/FULL Awaiting decision

    Elm Trees Park Avenue Leysdown Kent ME12 4QJ

    Erection of a two bedroom detached chalet bungalow with associated access, parking for 2 vehicles and hard and soft landscaping.

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504095/TCA Awaiting decision

    1 Station Road Faversham Kent ME13 8EB

    Conservation area notification to reduce the crown of one (T1) Sweet Chestnut - from 9.5 x 9m to 7.5 x 7m

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/504053/FULL Awaiting decision

    7 The Knole Faversham Kent ME13 7QG

    Erection of single storey rear extension and front extensions. Removal of chimney breast.

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504096/TCA Awaiting decision

    57 St Marys Road Faversham Kent ME13 8EG

    Conservation area notification to reduce the height of three (T1, T2, T3) Paper Birchreduce from 18m to 14m to allow more light into the property and to reduce the risk of storm damage.

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/504065/FULL Awaiting decision

    Bossenden Farm London Road Dunkirk Kent ME13 9LL

    Erection of a single storey extension, door and window replacement and associated work to the main dwellinhouse. Refurbishment of the existing barn, together with demolition of modern additions and construction of new extensions for ancillary leisure facilities. Erection of a detached ancillary accommodation building, associated landscaping, new and relocated gates and internal access arrangements, courtyard works, boundary treatments and all other associated external works

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504078/SUB Awaiting decision

    Abbey Works, W C B Utilities Ltd Whiteway Road Queenborough Kent ME11 5PP

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 5-(details of lighting) ,6-(enhance biodiversity) subject to 26/500590/FULL

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026
  • 26/504068/PN14J Awaiting decision

    Quayside House Standard Quay Faversham Kent ME13 7BS

    Prior notification for the installation of solar PV panels on flat roof of office building. For its prior approval to: -Design and external appearance of the development - The impact of glare on occupiers of neighbouring land.

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026
  • 26/504082/SUB Awaiting decision

    Land West Of Borden Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8HR

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 14-(contamination), 16-(surface water drainage),18-(foul drainage), 21-(piling and foundations), subject to 24/502717/OUT approved on appeal APP/V2255/W/25/3376221

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026
  • 26/504046/FULL Awaiting decision

    27 Glenwood Drive Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 2JS

    Demolition of the existing residential dwelling and the erection of a replacement two-storey detached dwelling with a rear garden store and waste storage enclosure. Creation of driveway accommodating two off-street parking spaces in addition to an integrated single garage space. Existing vehicle crossover will be modified and extended to serve the revised driveway. Removal of four redundant bollards currently located on the pavement frontage.

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504066/LBC Awaiting decision

    Bossenden Farm London Road Dunkirk Kent ME13 9LL

    Listed Building Consent for Alterations, extension and refurbishment of the Grade II listed farmhouse, including a single storey extension, replacement and refurbishment of windows and doors, formation and alteration of openings, thermal upgrades and associated conservation works. Refurbishment of the existing barn including demolition of modern additions and construction of new extensions for ancillary residential accommodation.

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/504059/SUB Awaiting decision

    128 High Street Newington Kent ME9 7JH

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 31-(Drainage Verification Report) subject to 21/505722/OUT

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026
  • 26/504042/SUB Awaiting decision

    Sheppey Leisure Complex Broadway Sheerness Kent ME12 1HH

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 16-(highway works) subject to 24/502130/FULL

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026
  • 26/504040/SUB Awaiting decision

    The Old School London Road Dunkirk Kent ME13 9LF

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 - Ecological enhancement, 8 - Sustainable measures, 9 - Window details, 10 - Materials, 11 - Landscaping and 14 - Tree survey, Subject to 25/503749/FULL

    Submitted 21 Oct 2026
  • 26/504041/FULL Awaiting decision

    Old Post House The Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7TH

    Demolition of existing rear lean-to, store and prefabricated garage building. Erection of a single-storey rear extension and a single-storey side extension to form an ancillary annex accommodation with shared porch.

    Submitted 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504044/TCA Awaiting decision

    14 St Marys Road Faversham Kent ME13 8EH

    Conservation Area Notification: 1x Robinia Frisia and 1x Ilex Aquifolia Trees - Fell to ground level

    Submitted 21 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/504058/TCA Awaiting decision

    21 Stone Street Faversham Kent ME13 8PU

    Conservation Area Notification: T1 Holly - Reduce Crown 1m in height (30%) and shape into a pear shape in rear garden bringing it back into shape. Crown before 3.2 x 2 m/ 2.2 x 2 m

    Submitted 21 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/504031/TCA Awaiting decision

    Avondale The Street Doddington Kent ME9 0BH

    Conservation area notification to remove one (T1) Abies Nordmanniana and to replace it with one Amelanchier

    Submitted 20 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/504018/FULL Awaiting decision

    17 Westwood Place Faversham Kent ME13 8NA

    Erection of a single storey infill extension and first floor rear extension.

    Submitted 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504023/BGP Awaiting decision

    4 Ewell Barn Ewell Farm Graveney Road Faversham Kent ME13 8UP

    Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to application 25/502130/FULL.

    Submitted 19 Oct 2026
  • 26/503496/FULL Awaiting decision

    The Bungalow Sayes Court Harty Ferry Road Leysdown Kent ME12 4BQ

    Erection of an oak framed double bay garage with a store.

    Submitted 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/504008/SUB Awaiting decision

    Sutton House 5 London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1NQ

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 3-(Materials), 7-(archaeological field evaluation), 10-(Construction Management Plan), 14-( energy statement), 15-(water efficiency), 16-(hard and soft landscaping), 17-(landscape plan), 18-(ecology plan) subject to 25/503302/FULL

    Submitted 19 Oct 2026
  • 26/503997/SUB Awaiting decision

    4 Ewell Barn Ewell Farm Graveney Road Faversham Kent ME13 8UP

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) subject to application 25/502130/FULL.

    Submitted 19 Oct 2026
  • 26/503785/SUB Awaiting decision

    Land West Of Barton Hill Drive Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 3LZ

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 46-(archaeology) subject to 18/503135/OUT

    Submitted 19 Oct 2026
  • 26/503985/FULL Awaiting decision

    Flats 2-12 (Evens) Thomas Neame Avenue & 184-188 (Evens) Edward Vinson Drive Faversham Kent ME13 8FG

    Replacement of existing timber windows to a block of 9no. flats with double glazed UPVC casement windows of same sizes and styles as existing. Replacement of communal rear garden door and front entrance door and sidelight with double glazed white coloured powder coated aluminium doors and sidelight of same style and size as existing.

    Submitted 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/503973/LAWPRO Awaiting decision

    38 Court Tree Drive Eastchurch Kent ME12 4TR

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a garden outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling.

    Submitted 16 Oct 2026
  • 26/503964/FULL Awaiting decision

    13 Neptune Terrace Sheerness Kent ME12 2AW

    Section 73 - Application for removal of condition 5 (the premises shall remain in Class E (g)(i)(office) use) pursuant to 26/502445/FULL for - Subdivision of the existing former snooker/leisure hall into 5 smaller office units including the changes to fenestration and the provision of bin and bike store.

    Submitted 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/503984/SUB Awaiting decision

    Land At Wises Lane Borden Kent ME10 1GD

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 10-(sewage), 49-(Drainage scheme) subject to 17/505711/HYBRID

    Submitted 16 Oct 2026
  • 26/503901/FULL Awaiting decision

    8 Cliff Gardens Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3QY

    Demolition of the existing bungalow and garage. Erection of a detached house.

    Submitted 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/503968/FULL Awaiting decision

    5 Abelyn Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3GE

    Erection of garden outbuilding.

    Submitted 15 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/503755/LBC Awaiting decision

    Worlds End Worlds End Lewson Street Norton Kent ME9 9JP

    Listed Building Consent for relocation of an external boiler and installation of a new oil tank.

    Submitted 15 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/503879/FULL Awaiting decision

    Mill House Salters Lane Faversham Kent ME13 8ND

    Erection of replacement roof and replacement of windows, following fire damage, including internal reconfiguration to increase HMO accommodation from 22 rooms to 23 rooms.

    Submitted 15 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/503950/FULL Awaiting decision

    Crossways Clovelly Drive Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 2SF

    Erection of single storey front and side extension, replacement decking and addition of new parking space.

    Submitted 15 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/503952/NMAMD Awaiting decision

    Woodview Perry Wood Selling Kent ME13 9RP

    Non-material amendment of application 23/504317/FULL: Increase to ridge height, minor changes to window design and exterior cladding.

    Submitted 15 Oct 2026
  • 26/503955/FULL Awaiting decision

    Land To The Rear Of Bredgar Farm Shop The Street Bredgar Kent ME9 8EU

    Demolition of an existing storage building and the erection of a single detached dwelling with associated parking, landscaping, refuse storage and a combined cycle and garden store

    Submitted 15 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/503825/DOM106 Awaiting decision

    Land To The North Of Elm Lane Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 3RZ

    Seek to retain the agreed contribution amount but change the identified triggers to align more closely with other agreements elsewhere. This would enable development to commence. All contributions, as set out in the First Schedule, should be amended to 50% payable prior to occupation of 1st dwelling and 50& payable prior to occupation of 23rd dwelling. Obligation associated with 21/503124/OUT

    Submitted 15 Oct 2026
  • 26/503967/LBC Awaiting decision

    49 Chapel Street Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3QQ

    Listed Building Consent for replacement of roof covering with new battens, breathable membrane, breathable insulation and new roof tiles.

    Submitted 15 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/503943/REM Awaiting decision

    Land West Of Borden Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8HR

    Approval of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale sought) for the erection of a care home (Class C2), with associated parking, landscaping and substation, pursuant to outline permission 24/502717/OUT.

    Submitted 14 Oct 2026 Reserved matters
  • 26/503916/TCA Awaiting decision

    Britannia House The Street Lower Halstow Kent ME9 7DY

    Conservation area notification: Pollard one Willow tree to final height of 9m.

    Submitted 14 Oct 2026 Trees

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Recent decisions

Data to October 2026

  • 25/504706/OUT Decided

    Ten Acres Breach Lane Lower Halstow Kent ME9 7DD

    Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of 3no. detached self-build/custom-build dwellings.

    Decided 30 Oct 2026 Outline
  • Kent County Council Depot Canterbury Road Faversham Kent ME13 8LY

    County Matters: Installation of salt storage barn incorporating alterations to existing surface water drainage systems on site

    Decided 30 Oct 2026
  • 26/503759/TCA Decided

    St Mary Of Charity Church Church Road Faversham Kent ME13 8GZ

    Conservation Area Notification: T1 and T2 Sycamore. Self seeded and growing into canopy of Baobab trees. Fell to ground level.

    Decided 30 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/503758/TCA Decided

    Plane Tree Court Church Road Faversham Kent ME13 8GZ

    Conservation area notification to reduce three (T1- T3) Baobab Plane trees Lateral branches growing on South West side up to height of 5m to be reduced in width from 7.5m to 5.5m, one (T4) Baobab tree Lateral branches growing on East side towards building to be reduced away from building by reducing the Width from 6m to 4.5m and to crown raise one (T5) London Plane up to 3m and to remove dead and failed limb

    Decided 30 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/503689/TCA Decided

    55 Stone Street Faversham Kent ME13 8PS

    T1 Olive - Reduce crown by 30% the selective removal of approximately 2m from branch tips. T2 Magnolia - Reduce crown by 20% the selective removal of approximately 1m from branch tips. T3 Yew - Fell to ground level.

    Decided 30 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/503598/TPOA Decided

    175E The Street Boughton Under Blean Kent ME13 9BH

    TPO Application to lift the canopy of 2no. lime trees (T1 and T2) to 5.2m over the road, to 2.4m over the footpath and prune branches away from BT wires.

    Decided 30 Oct 2026
  • 26/503510/TCA Decided

    12 Front Brents Faversham Kent ME13 7DH

    Conservation area notification: Reduce height of one Cherry Plum (T1) from 4m to 2.5m and width in every direction from 1.5m to 1m. Reduce height of one Pear Tree (T2) from 3m to 2m and thin branches by 30% to improve air flow. Reduce height of one Pear Tree (T3) from 3m to 2m and thin branches by 30% to improve air flow. Remove three Apple Trees (T4, T5 and T6) to ground level.

    Decided 30 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/503574/TCA Decided

    Bratten Bogle Lynsted Lane Lynsted Kent ME9 0EN

    Conservation Area Notification: To reduce 1no. Prunus tree (T1) in height from 6 metres to 4 metres and spread from 4 metres to 3 metres and to fell 1no. Prunus tree (T2).

    Decided 30 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/503573/TCA Decided

    4 London Road Teynham Kent ME9 9QS

    Conservation area notification: Reduce one Cypress (T1) in height from 7 metres to 6 metres and spread from 4 metres to 3.5 metres. Reduce one Cypress (T2) in height from 7 metres to 6 metres and spread from 4 metres to 3.5 metres. Reduce two Cypress (T3 & T4) in height from 8 metres to 7 metres and spread from 7 metres to 6 metres. Reduce one Yew (T5) in height from 7 metres to 5 metres and spread from 4 metres to 3 metres. Reduce one Holm Oak (T6) in height from 7 metres to 5 metres and spread from 4 metres to 3 metres. Repollard one Willow (T7) from a height of 8 metres to 6 metres and spread from 4 metres to 2 metres.

    Decided 30 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/503251/TPOA Decided

    Rhode House Service Station London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1QB

    Tree Preservation Order Application: T2 Horse Chestnut - Remove trunk and basal suckers to the first main branches (up to 5m approx from ground level). Cut and remove Ivy growth from around main trunk. T3 Horse Chestnut - Remove trunk and basal suckers to the first main branches (up to 5m approx from ground level). Cut and remove ivy growth from around main trunk. Cut back branches to give a clearance of no more than 3m from the building. Both T2 & T3 before height 16m, spread 10m approx. T2 after no change, height 16m, spread 10m approx, - T3 after height no change 16m, spread 8m approx.

    Decided 30 Oct 2026

Decision speed

12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 550 67%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 180 22%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 90 11%

Planning agents in Swale

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. DHA Planning Ltd 93% granted overall 11
  2. Montagu Evans LLP 97% granted overall 2
  3. Refine Architecture Ltd. 92% granted overall 2
  4. IMA Architects 100% granted overall 2
  5. QED Planning Ltd 96% granted overall 2
  6. A. Bird Tree Surgery Ltd 100% granted overall 2

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Swale decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, Swale decided 820 planning applications.

How long does a planning decision take in Swale?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Swale decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 820 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 67% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 89% within thirteen weeks.

When is planning activity busiest in Swale?

June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 308 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

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Swale: 1,309 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 820 decided, median 56 days to a decision. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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