Bossenden Farm London Road Dunkirk Kent ME13 9LL

Awaiting decision 26/501503/FULL
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
ME13 9LL

Description

Erection of single storey extension to the farmhouse, including internal and fenestration alterations. Erection of a detached glass house and double car port with storage. Demolition of the secondary garage block and lean-to attached to the existing barn. Erection of single storey side and rear extensions to the barn to provide ancillary accommodation. Repair of mortar and bricks when appropriate. Landscaping works including partial removal /repairs/ replacement to the retaining walls and installation of new entrance gates. Erection of decking to existing pond creation of vegetable garden, paved terrace and brick paths. Alterations to Courtyard.

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