49 Barton Hill Drive Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3NF Data via plota.co.uk

26/503467/FULL - Full Awaiting decision

Proposal

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, replacement roof with front and rear dormers, alterations to fenestration and change of use to create one additional dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
10 Sept 2026
✓
Consultation
23 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 5 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 5 Nov 2026 and 26 Nov 2026, from Swale's recent changes of use.

Comments are open until 14 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Minster (Swale) 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 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 1

Last sold for £230,000 in October 2025. Detached house, freehold.

8 October 2025£230,000

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

Building

Floor area41 m² (441 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (64 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached bungalow, 2 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2025, 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
ME12 3NF
Received
10 Sept 2026
Validated
10 Sept 2026
Ward
Sheppey Central
Parish
Minster-On-Sea
Target decision
5 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
James Dolan Architect

Decision outlook

Day 29 of the 56-day target. Swale usually decides changes of use by day 68.

Day 2939 days to the predicted decision (day 68)
42%decided within 8 weeks
75%approved
42decided in the last year

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

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15210582
Planning Portal ref
PP-15210582
Comments by
14 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
23 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
5 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No
Swale
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#263 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.