The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Swale, 2023
69 appeals decided in 2023, 35% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed19 December 2023· minor3320427St Saviours Church, Whitstable Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8BD
Section 73 application for removal of condition 8 (noise levels) and variation of conditions 2, 4 and 7 relating to change of use to community café and arts centre with food and drink provision
- Allowed19 December 2023· minor3317534Hole Street Farm, Kingsdown, Sittingbourne, ME9 0QX
Outline planning permission for a new dwellinghouse (farmhouse) without complying with condition 5 restricting occupancy to agricultural workers
- Dismissed12 December 2023· minor3315636Land Adjacent 32 Linden Drive and 67 Queens Way, Sheerness, ME12 1LG
three number one bedroom new dwellings with dormers to the front elevation, with all living accommodation to first floors and above
- Allowed8 December 2023· householder3331117201 Queenborough Road, Halfway, Minster On Sea, Sheppey, Kent, ME12 3EL
installation of a pitched roof dormer to the front elevation
- Allowed6 December 2023· minor3321025Webbenditch Cottage, Cold Harbour Lane, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8NN
the erection of an annexe building within the grounds of Webbenditch Cottage
- Dismissed22 November 2023· major3307907Land to the Rear of Former - Ebenezer Chapel, Halstow Lane, Upchurch, ME9 7AA
the use of land for open storage/builder’s yard including the re-siting of a lawful storage container, siting of a storage cabin and the erection of palisade fencing
- Dismissed15 November 2023· minor3312785The Mounted Rifleman, Luddenham, Faversham, ME13 0TL
the enclosed is a full planning application for the residential redevelopment of the existing piggeries to create a new three bedroom eco home
- Allowed6 November 2023· other3318509Land West of Church Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9BD
the erection of up to 380 homes (including affordable homes) and 450 sqm of Use Class E/F floorspace, together with associated open space, play space, and landscaping
- Dismissed6 November 2023· ldc3312420Warren Farm, Warden Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4HD
continued use of a mobile home for residential use
- Allowed31 October 2023· householder33242552 Cherry Drive, Luddenham, Faversham, ME13 0TG
demolition of the existing rear conservatory and the erection of a two storey rear extension and a single storey side extension and changes to fenestration
- Allowed31 October 2023· householder3318231Sunnybank Cottage, Deerton Street, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9LL
the erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
- Dismissed19 October 2023· minor33171924 The Retreat, The Street, Doddington, Kent, ME9 0DB
the change of use from agricultural land to domestic garden
- Dismissed6 October 2023· minor3312007Oast View, Track To Kingsdown Church, Kingsdown, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0AS
new 3 bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed5 October 2023· minor3309840Land Adjacent to The Coach House, Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2LY
the demolition of the existing garage and erection of a one bedroom, two storey dwelling
- Allowed5 October 2023· minor3305059Land East of Lynsted Lane, Teynham, ME9 9QN
the erection of up to 10no. residential dwellings with associated landscaping, road layout and parking
- Dismissed4 October 2023· minor3311086Tp Lower Road, Telegraph Pole Lower Road, Faversham, ME13 7LJ
an upgrade to the existing 8.0m EE/H3G OMNI Antenna on root foundation. Proposed EE/H3G Phase 7 Monopole complete with wrapround cabinet to be installed on root foundation and associated ancillary works
- Allowed28 September 2023· major3312284Land at School Lane, Newington, Kent, ME1 3EN
the erection of 25 no. residential dwellings and the provision of a 20 space staff car park and 20 space pupil pick-up/drop-off area for Newington C of E Primary School, together with associated access, landscaping, drainage, and infrastructure works
- Dismissed28 September 2023· minor3305818Land Adjoining Checkmate Ltd, New Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1PZ
a two storey residential building with associated residential accommodation within the roofslope, associated access, underground parking, amenity provision and refuse/ cycle storage
- Dismissed13 September 2023· minor3306232Land at Cellar Hill, Cellar Hill, Lynsted, Kent, ME9 9QY
erection of 5 no. dwellings, with associated amenity, landscaping and access
- Allowed12 September 2023· minor3294231Fifield Lodge, School Lane, Borden, Sittingbourne, ME9 8JS
a total of four handmade timber glamping pods for guests along with recycling/waste, cycle store area and a shower/toilet and communal kitchen block. One parking bay per pod is proposed, with an existing entrance and parking/turning area. Each guest pod will have a small area of decking to the front
- Allowed29 August 2023· minor3240859Windmill Farm Yaugher Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, ME9 7XE
the renewal of temporary planning permission Ref 14/503384/FULL “Change of use of land to a residential caravan site, for one gypsy traveller family
- Dismissed22 August 2023· minor3301524Fairview Lower Road, Tonge, Sittingbourne, ME9 9BT
the erection of three x 4 bed detached dwellings with associated parking and amenity space; with new vehicular highway access
- Allowed21 August 2023· householder33156981 The Kennells, Rushett Lane, Norton, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0SG
a single-storey rear extension
- Dismissed16 August 2023· minor3307802Plot to the Rear of No 6 , Orchard Grove, Sheerness, ME12 3PD
a 2-bedroom bungalow and associated landscaping
- Notice varied and upheld15 August 2023· enforcement328719161 Playstool Road, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 7NL
Erection of a first floor rear extension and a sloped tile roof above the existing rear ground floor extension extending up to the original eaves height of the existing dwelling
- Allowed14 August 2023· major3318448London Road, Newington, ME9 7PA
up to 135 dwellings with the retention of existing farm buildings, public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point
- Dismissed14 August 2023· minor3303164Bells Forstal Farm, Throwley, Faversham, ME13 0JS
Change of use of 1no. Building and land within its curtilage from a use as agricultural to a flexible use falling within a Mixed Class B8 (Storage) and B1 (Light Industrial)
- Dismissed10 August 2023· householder3313953The Cottage , Ashford Road, Sheldwich, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0LT
demolition of existing shed, part ground floor/part first floor rear extension, to be replaced with the erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear and side extension, installation of log burner with flue and changes to fenestration. Erection of a new garage
- Notice varied and upheld9 August 2023· enforcement3307532108-110 Broadway, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1TS
Without the benefit of planning permission, development in the form of the addition of security roller shutters to the front of the existing buildings on the Land
- Dismissed3 August 2023· minor3296729Hill Top Farm, Elverland Lane, Ospringe, ME13 0SP
The erection of new stables and kennel facility on the side of the existing timber stables. The existing stables are dilapidated. The new stable block will consist of 3 horse and 3 dog stalls. The new stables will include a dedicated tack room, feed room, toilet and welfare facilities
- Dismissed2 August 2023· householder332194143 St. Helens Road, Sheerness, ME12 2QX
the erection of first floor side extension
- Dismissed2 August 2023· householder3316739Jalna, Warden Road, Eastchurch, Kent, ME12 4HG
demolition of existing carport and conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with roof terrace above, two storey front extension, raising of the roof and insertion of front and rear dormer windows to provide additional first floor accommodation
- Allowed2 August 2023· householder3314666Appleyard Barn, Plough Road, Minster on Sea, Eastchurch, Kent, ME12 4JH
the erection of single storey side/rear extension to existing utility room. (Retrospective)
- Allowed1 August 2023· householder3309612Copton House, 8 Ashford Road, Sheldwich, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0DL
conversion of an existing garage and car port to create an annexe to a residential bungalow
- Dismissed31 July 2023· minor330113153 Millfield, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4TP
erection of a two-storey side extension to form 1no. semi- detached dwelling with associated parking and alteration to fenestration of existing building
- Dismissed31 July 2023· minor3298340Land R/O Riverbank House , Irwin Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2DB
conversion of existing garage into a one-bedroom chalet bungalow, with associated parking and amenity space
- Dismissed28 July 2023· major3313783Land North East Of Nelson Avenue, Minster-On-Sea, Sheerness , Kent , ME12 3SF
a residential development of up to 64 No 3 and 4 bedroom dwellings of 1 storey, 1 and half storey, 2 storey, and 2 and half storey dwellings with all associated parking, infrastructure and landscape amenity spaces
- Notice varied and upheld27 July 2023· enforcement3315214Land Adjacent to 241 Leysdown Road, Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AB
Without planning permission the material change of use of the Land for the stationing of a mobile home and a motor home for residential use together with the erection of fencing and hard surfacing in association with the unauthorised use
- Notice varied and upheld17 July 2023· enforcement3313067Land at Murston Playing Fields, Church Road, Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3NL
Retrospective application for siting of 13 no. shipping containers enclosed by palisade fencing in association with Use Class B8
- Dismissed17 July 2023· minor3312318Car Park Adjacent to Church Road , Sittingbourne, ME10 3NL
Retrospective application for siting of 13 no. shipping containers enclosed by palisade fencing in association with Use Class B8
- Dismissed14 July 2023· ldc330093122 East Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 4RT
C3 – Dwellinghouses, building works in contraventions of planning permission
- Dismissed9 June 2023· minor3279125Estuary View Caravan Park, Bell Farm Lane, Minster-On-Sea, ME12 4JA
development described as ‘variation of condition 3 of permission NK/8/57/82 to allow 10-month occupancy’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SW/11/1588, dated 3 February 2012
- Dismissed9 June 2023· major3279116Golden Leas Holiday Park, Bell Farm Lane, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 4JA
development described as ‘variation of condition 3 of permission NK/8/57/82 to allow 10-month occupancy’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SW/11/1588, dated 3 February 2012
- Dismissed16 May 2023· minor33001692 Bells Forstal Cottages, Throwley, Faversham, ME13 0JS
To place a shepherds in garden for holiday rental. 5.5m by 2.2m on wheels
- Dismissed12 May 2023· minor3292612Land North Of Warden Road, Eastchurch, Kent, ME12 4EN
change of use of land and the siting of 4no. specialist residential mobile homes for occupation by persons over 55 as well as associated works to provide infrastructure, access and landscaping
- Allowed5 May 2023· major3311224Land off Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4UU
Up to 135 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point; all matters reserved except means of access
- Dismissed5 May 2023· minor3301412Greet Cottage, Lady Margaret Manor Road, Doddington, ME9 0NT
demolition of existing residential dwelling, complete with outbuildings and large Nissan Hut and construction of new detached residential dwelling complete with integral supplementary annexe
- Appeal Withdrawn2 May 2023· ldc3317101Land Adjacent to Noreview Warden Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4ET
- Allowed19 April 2023· householder3311774Halfacre House Lynsted Lane, Lynsted, Sittingbourne, ME9 0EN
Two storey extension to an existing annex building, enlarging the annex accommodation for use in connection with the main dwelling
- Dismissed19 April 2023· minor3307761Toft Wray Lower Norton Lane, Buckland, Sittingbourne, ME9 9LB
Construction of a replacement dwelling
- Allowed19 April 2023· commercial3306661Manor Farm, Key Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YU
2440mm x 2440mm signage board
- Dismissed19 April 2023· minor3302925Cripps Farm, Plough Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4JH
Detached double garage to dwelling and change of use of agricultural land to residential
- Dismissed3 April 2023· minor3298519Dickens Inn, Fourth Avenue, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4EW
6no. holiday cottages in a single block together with associated parking spaces
- Dismissed31 March 2023· minor3295953Rides Farm, Warden Road, Eastchurch, ME12 4HA
erection of a new dwelling
- Allowed17 March 2023· major3301685Land off Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, ME8 7UT
Outline planning application for up to 74 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point. All matters reserved except for means of access
- Dismissed16 March 2023· minor3286633My Retreat, Norman Road, Warden, Sheppey, Kent, ME12 4EU
described on the application form as ‘the siting of one static caravan on land owned by the applicant. Removal of second static caravan
- Notice varied and upheld15 March 2023· enforcement3202648Horseshoe Farm, Elverland Lane , Ospringe, Kent, ME10 0SP
failure to comply with a condition imposed on a planning permission
- Allowed2 March 2023· householder33052068 Park Road, Faversham, ME13 8ES
Construction of a single storey ground floor rear extension
- Dismissed28 February 2023· minor3295885Central Car Park, Leslie Smith Drive, Faversham, ME13 8PW
the installation of an 18 metre high monopole supporting 6 antenna apertures and 2 transmission dishes, the installation of 7 equipment cabinets and ancillary development
- Dismissed16 February 2023· householder331094220 London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RX
the creation of a driveway and dropped kerb, including the repositioning of existing brick front wall and gate
- Allowed16 February 2023· advert3288497Land at West End House, 108 Brielle Way, Sheerness, ME12 1LN
Installation of 1no. 48-sheet (6m x 3m) digital advertising display and removal of 2no. 48-sheet (6m x 3m) advertising displays
- Dismissed14 February 2023· minor330123276-78 West Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 1AR
Change of use from retail shop (use class E(a)) to hot food takeaway (sui generis use) with installation of mechanical plant
- Allowed14 February 2023· minor3287424Grovehurst Garage M O T Centre,Car Park Storage, Land to Rear of Unit 2-4, Stickfast Farm Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, ME9 8QP
Parking, storage and sale of used cars and light commercial vehicles in connection with MOT service facility, varying conditions relating to opening hours and vehicle storage height
- Allowed13 February 2023· householder331111437 Holly Blue Drive, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8WN
for a two storey side extension with pitched roof
- Dismissed13 February 2023· householder330888212, Keycol Hill, Kent , Bobbing, ME9 8ND
described on the application form as “We would like to have a dropped kerb outside of 12 Keycol Hill with a driveway close to the house
- Dismissed13 February 2023· householder3307399Cripps Farm Plough Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4JH
described on the planning application form as “Retrospective planning for new front wall with driveway access from main highway (Plough Road)
- Allowed13 February 2023· householder3307168Gilron, Bell Farm Lane, Minster-on-sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4JA
described on the application form as “Single storey lounge and dining room extension with rendered cavity wall good home neva composite screen to be installed on west side of balcony
- Dismissed9 February 2023· minor3286759164 Bull Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7NB
erection of a detached two storey sustainable self-build or custom building dwelling with new access onto Bull Lane
- Dismissed3 February 2023· householder33044032 Seaview Villas First Avenue, Queenborough, ME11 5JL
described on the application form as “Planning application to correct as built rear elevations to those passed on planning application 19/506006/SUB
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