Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD Data via plota.co.uk

26/502240/FULL - Full Approved
DemolitionExtensions & alterationsUtility infrastructureCommercial premises

Proposal

Removal of the existing security cabin, relocation and erection of a new onsite security cabin and palisade fencing. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Jun 2026
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Consultation
21 Jul 2026
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Approved
13 Aug 2026

Approved on 13 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 13 Aug 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Delegated Report Delegated Report · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Planning Statement Planning Statement · 10 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF KCC Minerals and Waste Team Consultee Comment · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF Site Notice Planning Notice · 12 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted Application Details · 10 Jun 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Sittingbourne built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 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.

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Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME10 2XD
Received
18 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Ward
Chalkwell
Case officer
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Target decision
13 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
13 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
DHA Planning
Freehold owner
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How this decision compares

Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Approved, as 93% of demolitions here are.

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-14987585
Planning Portal ref
PP-14987585
Comments by
11 Aug 2026
Site or press notice
21 Jul 2026
Statutory expiry
13 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Submission of details to partially discharge conditions 3 Part A and B (contamination), 4…
24/502322/SUB
2024 Approved
Submission of details to partially discharge conditions 3 Part A and B (contamination), 4…
24/502322/SUB
2024 Approved
Non Material Amendment to 23/501472/FULL: Change of use of butcher's shop (Use Class E(a)…
24/502024/NMAMD
2024 Approved
Non Material Amendment to 23/501472/FULL: Change of use of butcher's shop (Use Class E(a)…
24/502024/NMAMD
2023 Approved
Change of use of butcher's shop (Use Class E(a)) to a coffee shop/restaurant selling food…
23/501472/FULL
2022 Withdrawn
Change of use of butcher's shop (Use Class E(a)) to cafe/restaurant (Use Class E(b)) and…
22/503891/FULL
2021 Approved
Section 73 - Application for variation of condition 16 (Use of A1 Retail Units) pursuant…
21/505350/FULL
2018 Approved
Relocation of access (including stopping-up of existing access) and provision of 8 parkin…
18/505262/FULL
2018 Approved
Relocation of access (including stopping-up of existing access) and provision of 8 parkin…
18/505262/FULL
2016 Approved
Removal of condition (xv) imposed on planning permission reference SW/98/212 to permit th…
16/501963/FULL
2016 Approved
Variation of condition (xvi) imposed on planning permission ref SW/98/212 to permit the u…
16/501961/FULL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
Unit A-b Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Advertisement Consent for 4 x internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 x non illuminated fa…
24/502846/ADV
2024 Approved
Unit A-b Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Advertisement Consent for 4 x internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 x non illuminated fa…
24/502846/ADV
2023 Approved
Unit A-B Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Installation of extension to mezzanine floor to create additional sales area and cafe.
23/501661/FULL
2022
Land At Sittingbourne Mill Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2GZ
Erection of 187no. residential units (Use Class C3), 260sqm of commercial floorspace (Use…
22/504274/FULL
2022 Approved
Unit 2 Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Advert Application for 1 no. econoflex box sign (Sign A), 2 no. flexface box signs (Signs…
22/503018/ADV
2022 Approved
Lloyds Wharf The Wall Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
EIA Screening Opinion request: proposed residential led development of up to 187 dwelling…
22/502328/ENVSCR
2022 Approved
Land At Sittingbourne Mill Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2GZ
Erection of timber hoarding.
22/501648/FULL
2018 Approved
Unit 7B Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Installation of 1No. 20ft storage container from 01 November to 31 January annually.
18/504702/FULL
2018 Approved
Unit 7B Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Installation of 1No. 20ft storage container from 01 November to 31 January annually.
18/504702/FULL
2017 Approved
Unit 7A Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Advertisement consent for 1 no. fully illuminated fascia sign to front, 2 no. panels for…
17/502487/ADV
2016 Approved
Unit 7B Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Advertisement consent for 1 illuminated fascia sign, 2 non-illuminated aluminium window s…
16/507332/ADV
2016 Approved
Unit D Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne ME10 2XD
Creation of a mezzanine floor to be used for a pet care, treatment and grooming facility…
16/506209/FULL
2016 Approved
Unit D Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Advertisement Consent for replacement like-for-like and new signage, to comprise of 3 x i…
16/506533/ADV
2016 Approved
Unit 7B Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD
Installation of plant and machinery and associated works.
16/504511/FULL
2016 Approved
Lloyds Wharf The Wall Sittingbourne ME10 2XD
Submission of details for planning permission 15/501934/FUL - To discharge Condition 3…
16/503308/SUB
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold owner and leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.