Planning application
Former Marley Works Dickley Lane Lenham Kent ME17 2DE
Works: Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Hybrid application consisting of: Full Planning Application for demolition of all buildings, erection of 2no. warehouse buildings for flexible B2/B8/ E(g)iii use class including ancillary office space and a Campus Hub, creation of a north/south spine road, and associated access, servicing, parking, landscaping, drainage, remediation, infrastructure and earthworks. Outline planning permission (all matters reserved) for the erection of flexible B2/B8/ E(g)iii use class buildings including ancillary office space and associated access, servicing, parking, landscaping, drainage, remediation and earthworks.
As published by the council, reference 26/502880/EIHYB
Application record
- Reference
- 26/502880/EIHYB
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 13 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- ME17 2DE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 8 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About this record
Reading the register
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