11 St Francis Close Penenden Heath Kent ME14 2FR

1. 29 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

This application is with Swale for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Swale is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 5 St Francis Close Penenden Heath Kent ME14 2FR

  26/501916/TPOA Submitted 18 May 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~13 Jul

  TPO application to crown reduce one Turkey Oak by 2.5m leaving a radial crown spread of not less than 4m and a finished height of not less than 10m, designated as T6 within TPO 2 of 2000.

  Decided Trees

• 11 St Francis Close Penenden Heath Kent ME14 2FR

  26/502391/TPOA Submitted 29 Jun 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~24 Aug

  Tree Preservation Order Application: 2 No Sycamore within G8 of TPO 2 of 2000. The current estimated height of trees is 16m and spread of branches is 7m. After proposed pruning, the height will remain at 16m and the spread of branches will be reduced to give a 3m clearance from the property leaving a radial crown spread of not less than 5m.

  Decided Trees

• 5 St Francis Close Penenden Heath Kent ME14 2FR

  26/501916/TPOA Submitted 18 May 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~13 Jul

  TPO application to crown reduce one Turkey Oak by 2.5m leaving a radial crown spread of not less than 4m and a finished height of not less than 10m, designated as T6 within TPO 2 of 2000.

  Decided Trees

• 8 Heathfield Road Penenden Heath Kent ME14 2AD

  26/501941/TPOA Submitted 19 May 2026 257m away

  Decision due ~14 Jul

  Tree preservation Order application: T1/T2 Sweet Chestnut - Crown raise to 6m and remove deadwood and 2 broken branches, subject to TPO No 7 of 1972

  Decided Trees

• 8 Heathfield Road Penenden Heath Kent ME14 2AD

  26/503214/TPOA Submitted 20 Aug 2026 257m away

  Decision due ~15 Oct

  TPO Application to reduce 1no. Whitebeam tree (T3) from Height 15m, 6m North, 2m East, 6m South and 6m West to Height 10m, 4m North, 2m East, 4m South and 4m West, subject to TPO No. 7 of 1972.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Kumaon 21 Heathfield Road Penenden Heath Kent ME14 2AD

  26/502821/FULL Submitted 27 Jul 2026 257m away

  Decision due ~21 Sep

  Erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension with 2no. roof lights. Partial conversion of attached garage into a home office including raising roof height and insertion of 1no. roof light.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic