2 Tower Lane Bearsted Kent ME14 4JJ Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/502233/FULL
Council
Date received
10 Jun 2026
Date validated
10 Jun 2026
Postcode
ME14 4JJ

Description

Section 73 - Application for Variation of Conditions (2 and 3) To change the window frames to black uPVC, install solar panels to the flat roof kitchen extension and change some of the brickwork to render pursuant to application 25/504903/FULL for Erection of part single part two storey front/side extension, first floor rear extension, single storey front/side extension, insertion of first floor side dormer with balcony, installation of rooflights to the front and side elevations, erection of rear porch and changes to fenestration. Erection of detached garage with installation of solar panels following demolition of existing garage, alterations to site levels, and boundary wall to St.Faiths Lane and hard and soft landscaping. Data via plota.co.uk

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