Abbotts Hill Barn Abbots Hill Ospringe Kent ME13 0RR Data via plota.co.uk

26/501067/PNMA - Prior Notification Class MA Approved

Proposal

Prior notification for the change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 1no. dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). For its prior approval to: Transport impacts of the development, particularly to ensure safe site access. Contamination risks in relation to the building. Flooding risks in relation to the building. Impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development. Where the building is located in a conservation area, and the development involves a change of use of the whole or part of the ground floor, the impact of that change of use on the character or sustainability of the conservation area. The provision of adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the dwellinghouses. The impact on intended occupiers of the development of the introduction of residential use in an area the authority considers to be important for general or heavy industry, waste management, storage and distribution, or a mix of such uses; Where the development involves the loss of services provided by a registered nursery, or a health centre maintained under section 2 or 3 of the National Health Service Act. The impact on the local provision of the type of services lost. Where the development meets the fire risk condition, the fire safety impacts on the intended occupants of the building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Mar 2026
Consultation
31 Mar 2026
Approved
15 May 2026

Approved on 15 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Prior Notification Class MA
Postcode
ME13 0RR
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Ward
East Downs
Parish
Ospringe
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 May 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Granted
Decision date
15 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Design Quarter UK Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14759887
Site notice
31 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Swale
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#263 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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