Fairbrook House Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9HZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/501705/FULL - Full Withdrawn

Proposal

Alterations to the former stable building to facilitate its continued and enhanced use as a pool room; conversion of domestic stores to a games room and changing room; and a partial loft conversion for guest accommodation, including the insertion of two conservation rooflights and changes to fenestration. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 May 2026
Consultation
12 May 2026
Withdrawn
20 Jul 2026

Withdrawn on 20 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME13 9HZ
Received
8 May 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Ward
Boughton And Courtenay
Parish
Hernhill
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
20 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Alpha Design Studio Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14904870
Site notice
12 May 2026
Press notice
21 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Swale
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#263 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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