Oakwood Manor Headcorn Road Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3EL

Awaiting decision 26/500999/FULL

Council

Swale

Date received

16 Mar 2026

Date validated

16 Mar 2026

Postcode

ME17 3EL

Description

Retrospective application for conversion of ground floor of existing garage to ancillary accommodation, including alterations to fenestration.

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1.9/10

Planning Authority Score

#261 of 282

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #274 out of 282. 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%) #118 of 282

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #131 of 282

34%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (71%) #274 of 282

73%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #278 of 282

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