Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #273 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%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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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

32%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #273 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

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