Ledian Farm Upper Street Leeds Kent ME17 1RZ

Awaiting decision 26/501108/NMAMD
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
ME17 1RZ

Description

Non material amendment to application 21/506208/FULL for the provision of PV roof panels, amendments to blocks to reflect unit types, refuse storage strategy to address fire risk and operational requirements, provision of two additional parking spaces to offset spaces to be allocated to Ledian Farmhouse and amended substation enclosure to encompass battery storage. (phase 3)

Swale
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#269 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
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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