Bedfont Scientific Station Yard Station Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1JA

Awaiting decision 26/501520/FULL
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
ME17 1JA

Description

Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition (to allow changes to internal layout and window and door positions) pursuant to 23/505367/FULL for - Section 73 - Application for Minor Material Amendment to approved plans condition 2 (Plan layout and external appearance of proposed building altered to improve design and better suit applicant's needs) pursuant to 22/505761/FULL (Erection of two-storey industrial unit, comprising of office space, storage, and showroom, with associated parking).

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