20 Ethelbert Road Faversham Kent ME13 8SQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/503815/FULL - Full Awaiting decision

Proposal

Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of a single-storey rear extension, with a flat roof and 1no. rooflight and changes to fenestration. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
around 6 Oct 2026
✓
Consultation
14 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 1 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 1 Dec 2026, from Swale's recent demolitions.

Comments are open until 5 Nov 2026

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Site constraints 3

Conservation area 12 m away: Faversham - Faversham Town
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Faversham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 17 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 3

Last sold for £320,000 in November 2025. Semi-detached house, freehold.

28 November 2025£320,000
17 December 2024£310,000
5 December 2007£187,500

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area55 m² (592 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (70 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached bungalow, 3 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2023, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME13 8SQ
Received
around 6 Oct 2026
Validated
6 Oct 2026
Ward
Watling
Parish
Faversham Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
1 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Nicholas Hobbs Associates

Decision outlook

Day 13 of the 56-day target. Swale usually decides demolitions by day 56.

Day 1343 days to the 56-day target
68%decided within 8 weeks
93%approved
80decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Swale in the last twelve months, from validation. Swale decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15245011
Planning Portal ref
PP-15245011
Comments by
5 Nov 2026
Site or press notice
14 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
1 Dec 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 statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.