1 Baron Close Bearsted Kent ME14 4PZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/502084/FULL - Full Awaiting decision

Proposal

Retrospective application for a change of use of amenity land and erection of a 1.88m fence. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME14 4PZ
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Grove Green And Vinters Park
Parish
Thurnham
Target decision
31 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Ryan Saunders

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Swale
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#269 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #283 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #120 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #135 of 292
32%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #283 of 292
73%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #288 of 292
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