Oaks Cottage Abbots Hill Ospringe Kent ME13 0RR Data via plota.co.uk

26/502580/ELEC - Overhead Electricity Line Approved

Proposal

Diversion of existing overhead line. Removal of existing electricity pole and replacement pole & stay to be installed. Connection of LV overhead mains to new pole position. Voltage of new line to be less than existing line and new pole to be installed at same height as existing poles. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Jul 2026
Approved
18 Aug 2026

Approved on 18 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Overhead Electricity Line
Postcode
ME13 0RR
Received
3 Jul 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Ward
East Downs
Parish
Ospringe
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Aug 2026
Decision
No Objections
Decision date
18 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
8500361366 - 150099079
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