Change of use applications in Swale

There were 93 change of use applications in Swale in the last 12 months. 9 involve HMOs. Of the 45 decided so far, 33 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 32 of 32 applications
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503423/FULL

Former Barclays 79-81 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AW

Change of use of the first and second floors from a financial institution (Use Class E(c)) to 1 x 2-bedroom flat, 2 x 1-bedroom flat, 2 x studio flats...

Full Swale
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503904/FULL

134 Minster Road Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3JH

Retrospective application for change of use from residential to residential and retail use, including siting of a portable shed for use as a sweet kio...

Full Swale
9 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503386/FULL

Macknade Farm Shop Selling Road Faversham Kent ME13 8XF

Change of use for the existing Dutch Barn, including the installation of an internal mezzanine floor and external alterations to include windows and d...

Full Swale
8 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503883/ADJ

Hartlip Stables Cox Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7UX

Adjacent notification from Swale to Maidstone - 26/502484/FULL: Conversion of existing stable block into a self-build residential dwelling with ancill...

Adjoining Authority Consultation Swale
7 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503776/FULL

Nos 26 And 28 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4RT

Change of use of part of the existing premises to form a 7-bedroom, 7-person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis), together with the conversion ...

Full Swale
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503425/FULL

Former Barclays 79-81 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AW

Change of use of ground floor from a commercial bank (Financial institution use class E(c) to, to a Childrens Day Care Nursery (Use Class E(f) to incl...

Full Swale
28 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503704/PNMA

26 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4RT

Prior notification for the change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 1no. self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3). F...

Prior Notification Class MA Swale
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503643/FULL

Unit D8 Trinity Trading Estate Mill Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2PD

Change of use of Unit D8 Trinity Trading Estate from Use Class B8 to B2 for provision of a Class 7 Mot Centre

Full Swale
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503565/PNQCLA

The Old Tractor Shed Bull Lane Newington Kent ME9 7SJ

Prior notification for the change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from agricultural to 2no. dwelling houses and associated oper...

Prior Notification Class Q Swale
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503578/FULL

Hill Top View Wardwell Lane Lower Halstow Kent ME9 7ER

Change of use of land to residential use for Gypsy/Travellers with 1no plot containing 1no mobile home, 1no tourer, 1no utility room, 1no bin store, a...

Full Swale
18 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503258/FULL

Unit B1 Eurolink Industrial Estate Castle Road Sittingbourne ME10 3RL

Change of Use from B8 Storage to Sui Generis Storage and Car Sales

Full Swale
18 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503581/LAWPRO

33 Wallers Road Faversham Kent ME13 7PW

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use of existing dwelling as a childrens home for 3 children who receives care from visiting staff.

Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed) Swale
10 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503467/FULL

49 Barton Hill Drive Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3NF

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, replacement roof with front and rear dormers, alterations to fenestration and change of use t...

Full Swale
9 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503448/PNQCLA

Park Farm Christophers Row Lynsted Kent ME9 0JH

Prior notification for the change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from agricultural to 5no. dwellinghouses and associated opera...

Prior Notification Class Q Swale
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503439/FULL

45 Millfield Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4TR

Conversion of single residential dwelling to a 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis), including erection of a single storey side extension and insertion of 1no....

Full Swale
7 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503351/FULL

Macknade Manor Canterbury Road Faversham Kent ME13 8XE

Change of use from a commercial to a residential single dwelling including alterations to fenestration.

Full Swale
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503393/FULL

Building At New Hook Farm Lower Road Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 3SU

Change of use of existing commercial grain store to B2/ B8 use (general industrial /storage and distribution)

Full Swale
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503348/FULL

One Acre Blind Marys Lane Bredgar Kent ME9 8AR

Change of use of land for the siting of 1no. static caravan, 1no. touring caravan, parking for 2no. cars, erection of a utility block, hardstanding, a...

Full Swale
28 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct 26/503300/LAWPRO

John Copland & Son 77 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1TX

Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed change of use from existing Class E(a) - display/sales of goods other than hot food to Class E(g)(i) off...

Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed) Swale
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503313/FULL

Green Farm Stalisfield Road Stalisfield Kent ME13 0HY

Conversion of existing dutch barn to 1 no. 4 bed dwelling, together with the demolition of agricultural store building.

Full Swale
26 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503077/HYBRID

Kinford Warden Road Eastchurch Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME12 4EN

Hybrid planning application comprising: Full planning application for the retention and refurbishment of part of the existing holiday park to enable t...

Hybrid Applications Swale
24 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503194/FULL

Hartlip Stables Cox Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7UX

Conversion of existing stable block into a self-build residential dwelling with ancillary car parking with electric charging point, cycle space and bi...

Full Swale
24 Aug 2026 Refused 19 Oct 26/502872/FULL

Little Oyster Residential Home Seaside Avenue Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 2NJ

Change of use of 3 buildings and land from part of care home (use class C2) to 8no. residential use dwellings/flats (class C3) with extended access dr...

Full Swale
24 Aug 2026 Approved 16 Oct 26/503221/FULL

Plot 2A The Pheasantry Wardwell Lane Lower Halstow Kent ME9 7ER

Change of use of land to residential use for Gypsy/Travellers with 2no plots including 2no mobiles, 2no tourers and 2no dayrooms with associated works

Full Swale
18 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 9 Oct 26/503146/FULL

Land Adjacent To 3 Johnson Court Faversham Kent ME13 7RG

Change of use of publicly maintained land to residential garden land associated with No. 3 Johnson Court.

Full Swale
18 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503175/FULL

49A The Mall Faversham Kent ME13 8JW

Change of use of first floor from commercial (Use Class E) to 1no. 1 bed, 2 person residential unit, together with replacement uPVC sash windows and m...

Full Swale
17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/502744/FULL

Oaklea Bexon Lane Bredgar Kent ME9 8HD

Change of use of agricultural land to residential garden to extend garden of Oaklea.

Full Swale
17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/502761/FULL

69 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AW

Change of use of upper floors to provide 4no. residential units, including retention of the ground floor commercial use, insertion of 2no. new access ...

Full Swale
11 Aug 2026 Approved 16 Oct 26/503063/FULL

1 Scocles Cottages Scocles Road Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3RX

Extension to existing house comprising of a two storey side extension; single storey rear extension; sub-division into 2no dwellings with external alt...

Full Swale
7 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 28 Sep 26/502873/FULL

101 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL

Proposed change of use from laundrette (use class sui generis) to hot food takeaway (use class sui generis), with installation of new extraction syste...

Full Swale
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/502472/HYBRID

Weston Works Front Brents Faversham Kent ME13 7EB

Hybrid planning application consisting of a full planning permission for the conversion and extension of a vacant Office building to create 18 apartme...

Hybrid Applications Swale
29 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/502644/FULL

Land Off Holywell Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7HP

Change of use of land to a Gypsy/Traveller site comprising 3no. pitches, with each including 3no. mobile homes (9 total), 3no. touring caravans (9 tot...

Full Swale
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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