27 Hop Garden Crescent Newington Kent ME9 7FU Data via plota.co.uk

26/501874/PNEXT - Prior Notification - Extensions Decided

Proposal

Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 5.4 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 3 metres from the natural ground level. C) Has a height of 2.8 metres at the eaves from the natural ground level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 May 2026
Prior Approval Not Required
7 Jul 2026

Prior Approval Not Required on 7 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Prior Notification - Extensions
Postcode
ME9 7FU
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
Hartlip, Newington And Upchurch
Parish
Newington
Case officer
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Target decision
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision date
7 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

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