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Swale Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Swale Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
605Searchable applications
500Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 74 approved or refused records
11Refused applications

63 approved · 11 refused · 3 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 2 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas52 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas22 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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More application records

  1. Awaiting decision26/503251/TPOA

    Tree Preservation Order Application: T2 Horse Chestnut - Remove trunk and basal suckers to the first main branches (up to 5m approx from ground level). Cut and remove Ivy growth from around main trunk. T3 Horse Chestnut - Remove trunk and basal suckers to the first main branches (up to 5m approx from ground level). Cut and remove ivy growth from around main trunk. Cut back branches to give a clearance of no more than 3m from the building. Both T2 & T3 before height 16m, spread 10m approx. T2 after no change, height 16m, spread 10m approx, - T3 after height no change 16m, spread 8m approx.

    Rhode House Service Station London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1QB

    Received Not published
  2. Awaiting decision26/503254/FULL

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of replacement with an insulated fibreglass flat roof and replacement of western side glass window with a timber wall, rendered to match the existing house (part retrospective).

    36 Lancet Lane Maidstone Kent ME15 9SA

    Received Not published
  3. Awaiting decision26/503255/FULL

    Change of use of land and conversion of North barns to 1no. residential dwelling with 18no. roof-mounted solar panels and 6no. rooflights, erection of detached ancillary building with attached 2-bay car port, formation of parking, external steps to western side, hard and soft landscaping (existing south barn, cowshed and bullpen to be demolished).

    Mansion House Barns Crumps Lane Ulcombe Kent ME17 1EX

    Received Not published
  4. Awaiting decision26/503256/LBC

    Listed Building Consent to replace front and rear doors with hardwood and glazing panels and replace 16no. windows with hardwood and identical doubled glazed sealed units.

    Auckland Barn Oast Court Yalding Kent ME18 6JY

    Received Not published
  5. Awaiting decision26/503257/FULL

    Construction of a new vehicular access comprising a dropped kerb and vehicle crossover, together with the formation of an asphalt driveway and hardstanding for two vehicles, removal of existing soft landscaping, installation of a linear channel drain connected to the existing surface-water drainage system, and associated works.

    10 Chapel Street Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3QF

    Received Not published
  6. Awaiting decision26/503259/FULL

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Hillside Box Lane Painters Forstal Kent ME13 0RU

    Received Not published
  7. Awaiting decision26/503260/FULL

    Change of use of the Archbishop's Palace from office to wedding and events venue. Internal remodelling including demolition. insertion of new elements and upgrades to services and finishes. Hard and soft landscaping works. Creation of a new river terrace to the south of the Dungeon/Undercroft. Erection of external bin store and canopy.

    The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE

    Received Not published
  8. Awaiting decision26/503261/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for Change of use of the Archbishop's Palace from office to wedding and events venue. Internal remodelling including demolition.Insertion of new elements and upgrades to services and finishes. Hard and soft landscaping works.Creation of a new river terrace to the south of the Dungeon/Undercroft. Erection of external bin store and canopy.

    The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE

    Received Not published
  9. Awaiting decision26/503262/TCA

    Conservation area notification to reduce one Sycamore (T1) to a height of 6.5m and 1.5m width in all directions.

    Stocks Barn Lees Court Road Sheldwich Kent ME13 0LU

    Received Not published
  10. Awaiting decision26/503264/LAWPRO

    Lawful Development Certificate For Proposed siting of single-unit oak framed caravan ancillary to the host dwelling

    Crow Plain, The Stable Collier Street Tonbridge Kent TN12 9PU

    Received Not published
  11. Awaiting decision26/503267/FULL

    Erection of a single storey rear extension including 3no. rooflights.

    169 Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9AB

    Received Not published
  12. Awaiting decision26/503268/PN4E

    Prior notification for the temporary use of buildings or land for film making purposes. For its prior approval to: The schedule of dates which make up the filming period in question and the hours of operation. Transport and Highways impacts of the development. Noise impacts of the development. Light impacts of the development in particular the effect on any occupier of any neighbouring land of any artificial lighting to be used. Flooding risks on the site.

    Priory Hill Holiday Park Wing Road Leysdown Kent ME12 4QR

    Received Not published
  13. Awaiting decision26/503270/BGP

    Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to application 25/502324/FULL

    Unit F And G Integra Bircholt Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9GQ

    Received Not published
  14. Awaiting decision26/503271/FULL

    Demolition of existing toilet block and erection of a part single storey, part two storey side extension to accommodate a bistro/breakfast room, new toilet facilities, 3no. guest rooms, and manager's residential accommodation.

    Kings Head 38 London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1NJ

    Received Not published
  15. Awaiting decision26/503273/FULL

    Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow alterations to basement layout and fenestration, removal of a chimney, and addition of a low level boundary wall to front) pursuant to 22/503535/FULL for - Conversion of existing four storey dwelling into 3no. self contained flats, incorporating a single storey ground floor pitched roof side extension and single storey lower ground floor flat roof rear extension, and new pedestrian access within boundary wall.

    101 Milton Street Maidstone Kent ME16 8LD

    Received Not published
  16. Awaiting decision26/503275/TPOA

    TPO application to sectionally dismantle and fell one Chestnut (T1) to ground level. Remove all resulting timber and arising from site. One suitable standard size replacement tree (Chestnut) to be placed within the rear garden, positioned further away from the buildings and drainage infrastructure, during the first suitable planting season following removal.

    21 Silver Tree Close Boxley Kent ME5 9ST

    Received Not published
  17. Awaiting decision26/503276/SUB

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 15-(Materials) subject to 23/500857/HYBRID

    Land At Lady Dane Farm Love Lane Faversham Kent ME13 8YN

    Received Not published
  18. Awaiting decision26/503280/FULL

    Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a garage including an annexe and relocation of oil tank.

    Scragged Oak House Scragged Oak Road Detling Kent ME14 3HJ

    Received Not published
  19. Awaiting decision26/503281/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations including new floor, ceiling and wall finishes installed internally and installation of new signage to front elevation (Works completed).

    10 Knightrider Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LP

    Received Not published
  20. Awaiting decision26/503282/SUB

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 31 - Written Scheme of Investigation for Archaeological Evaluation, Subject to APP/U2235/W/24/3339531 (22505560/FULL)

    Kent Medical Campus And Newnham Court Shopping Village Newnham Court Way Weavering Kent ME14 5LH

    Received Not published
  21. Awaiting decision26/503286/SUB

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 - Method Statement, Subject to 26/502056/LBC

    Kent County Council Sessions House County Road Maidstone Kent ME14 1XQ

    Received Not published
  22. Awaiting decision26/503289/FULL

    Replacement of existing rooflights with conservation rooflights, replacement of vent cover with a cast iron grille, installation of vent tiles to east and west elevations, installation of extraction fan fitted in the WC and kitchen. Installation of secondary glazing, repairs to timber door and erection of a timber enclosure for a heat pump and bin store.

    1 - 6 College Walk Maidstone Kent ME15 6PA

    Received Not published
  23. Awaiting decision26/503290/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations including internal insulation using natural and breathable materials, upgrade of loft insulation, replacement of existing rooflights with conservation rooflights, replacement of vent cover with a cast iron grille, installation of vent tiles to east and west elevations, installation of extraction fan fitted in the WC and kitchen. Installation of secondary glazing, repairs to timber door and erection of a timber enclosure for a heat pump and bin store.

    1 - 6 College Walk Maidstone Kent ME15 6PA

    Received Not published
  24. Awaiting decision26/503291/SUB

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 2-(details of facilitation pruning) subject to 23/505185/FULL

    Tilmangate House Windmill Hill Ulcombe Kent ME17 1LP

    Received Not published

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