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26/500878/LAWPRO - Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed) Refused

Proposal

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed replacement of the existing front window serving the former school hall with a double-glazed white timber window unit. Enlargement of the window opening to the rear of the former school hall and installation of a double-glazed timber-framed window within the enlarged opening and brickwork detailing to match existing, three window openings on the east elevation of the former school hall and installation of double-glazed timber window units within the enlarged openings and brickwork detailing to match existing, three existing first- floor window openings on the rear (north) elevation, installation of double-glazed window units and reinstatement of tile hangings to match existing and the existing first-floor window opening on the western elevation and installation of a double-glazed window within the enlarged opening and reinstatement of tile hangings to match existing… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Mar 2026
Refused
1 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 1 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed)
Postcode
ME17 3RF
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Ward
Boughton Monchelsea And Chart Sutton
Parish
Chart Sutton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 May 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
1 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Candid Planning Consultancy Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14756127
Env. assessment
No
Swale
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#263 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #275 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 70% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #143 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #120 of 296
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #275 of 296
70%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #286 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
81 decided (1-9 homes)
84%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
22 decided
658
Total decisions
71 refused in the year to March 2026