23 Elm Grove Maidstone Kent ME15 7RT

Awaiting decision 26/500897/LAWPRO

Council

Swale

Date received

10 Mar 2026

Date validated

10 Mar 2026

Postcode

ME15 7RT

Description

Lawful development certificate for proposed Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with a rear dormer and 3no. roof lights to front elevation and changes to fenestration

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1.9/10

Planning Authority Score

#256 of 277

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #269 out of 277. The council extends the time limit on 73% 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 (93%) than the national average (90%).

Swale decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #116 of 277

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #128 of 277

34%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (71%) #269 of 277

73%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #273 of 277

76%

Minor dwellings approved

74 decided (1-9 homes)

85%

Major dwellings approved

26 decided (10+ homes)

96%

Change of use approved

24 decided

678

Total decisions

71 refused in 2025