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Planning appeals in Swale, 2025

71 appeals decided in 2025, 30% 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.

  1. Allowed18 December 2025· minor3373193
    Unit 1, Jetty Road, Warden, Kent, ME12 4NF

    single storey front and rear extension to the shop, new first floor external terrace to the first floor residential flat and ancillary residential parking at rear of the site

  2. Dismissed10 December 2025· minor3371490
    Callum Park, Basser Hill, Lower Halstow, Kent, ME9 7TY

    demolition and removal of redundant stable yard and riding arena and construction of three self-build dwellings with associated access and parking

  3. Dismissed10 December 2025· minor3367559
    Land West of Head Hill Road, Graveney, Kent , ME13 9DE

    erection of up to 8no. self and custom-build dwellings, with public parking facilities, allotments and associated infrastructure

  4. Allowed10 December 2025· major3365131
    Land At Sandbanks Lane And Seasalter Road, Graveney, Kent , ME13 9DU

    a residential development of up to 27 dwellings, including market, self and custom build and affordable dwellings, public open space, school playing fields and associated infrastructure

  5. Dismissed8 December 2025· minor3369778
    Land Rear of 67 High Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2AR

    the erection of a detached, 1.5 storey residential property comprising 2no. 2-bedroom dwellings, with associated parking, landscaping and amenity. Creation of associated refuse and access for application site and neighbouring properties

  6. Dismissed5 December 2025· minor3373615
    Land Adj Matts Hill Farm Industrial Estate, Matts Hill Lane, Hartlip Sittingbourne, Kent, ME97UY

    2No new two bedroom mobile units

  7. Dismissed4 December 2025· minor3368097
    Stonebridge Lodge West Street, Faversham, ME13 7RU

    ‘proposed adaptations (to existing study only) and extension’. Appeal B: APP/V2255/Y/25/3368096 Stonebridge Lodge, West Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 7RU

  8. Dismissed4 December 2025· other3368096
    Stonebridge Lodge West Street, Faversham, ME13 7RU
  9. Notice varied and upheld3 December 2025· enforcement3323156
    Broad Oak Farm Broad Oak Road, Milstead, Sittingbourne, ME9 0RS

    Without planning permission, the erection of walls and gates at the entrance of the land

  10. Dismissed19 November 2025· householder3365682
    10 Hustlings Drive, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4JX

    for a first floor front extension

  11. Notice upheld18 November 2025· enforcement3323759
    Cripps Farm, Plough Road, Eastchurch, ME12 4JH
  12. Notice upheld18 November 2025· enforcement3323758
    Cripps Farm, Plough Road, Eastchurch, ME12 4JH

    without planning permission, the erection of a brick boundary wall fronting the highway being over one metre in height, plus the raising of land levels including an area of hardstanding

  13. Dismissed14 November 2025· minor3368057
    Land at Rides House Farm, Warden Road, Eastchurch, Kent, ME12 4HA

    the change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from agricultural to 1no. dwellinghouse and associated operation development

  14. Dismissed14 November 2025· minor3364501
    Land Adj. Rides House, Warden Road, Eastchurch, Kent, ME12 4HA

    the construction of two detached single-storey bungalows

  15. Dismissed11 November 2025· minor3370775
    20 Park Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1DR

    Conversion of building currently used as offices into three apartments. Demolition and replacement of existing single-storey extension with new rear extension and associated landscaping.

  16. Notice varied and upheld10 November 2025· enforcement3344377
    Spade Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7TT

    Non-Compliance with Condition 3 of Planning permission 19/503694/FULL (allowed on Appeal APP/V2255/W/20/3254539 dated 8th June 2022)

  17. Allowed3 November 2025· major3368880
    Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Ospringe, Kent, ME13 8XU
  18. Allowed27 October 2025· ldc3329041
    89 Victoria Street , Sheerness, Kent , ME12 1YF

    New outbuilding as workshop/summer house

  19. Dismissed23 October 2025· minor3365056
    Cowstead Farm, Queenborough Road, Halfway, Kent, ME12 3RL

    demolition of the existing farmhouse and erection of 6no. dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping works

  20. Dismissed22 October 2025· minor3367384
    Light Industrial Unit (Disused), Land Adjacent to Pebble Court Farm, Woodgate Lane, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7QB

    the conversion and change of use of existing and dilapidated detached disused former light industrial workshop into a three bedroom dwelling (C3) and conversion and change of use of existing adjacent detached former associated office and store (previously hay barn) currently disused into a home office to be used for the dwelling occupier. Proposals include part demolition of existing commercial dilapidated workshop and installation of a sewage treatment plant and EV charging point

  21. Dismissed15 October 2025· minor3362798
    Pear Tree House Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8QW

    demolition of 4no. former agricultural buildings, and erection of 1no. self-build detached dwelling and car port with associated hard and soft landscaping

  22. Allowed2 October 2025· householder3369424
    The Lodge, Hawks Hill Lane, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, ME9 8HE

    replacement of existing detached asbestos garage and porch with new double garage, with porch link to dwelling

  23. Dismissed2 October 2025· minor3363107
    Land Rear of 6 Coastguard Cottages, Plough Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4JH

    ‘proposed change of use of land to provide an additional bungalow with associated amenity space and parking.’

  24. Dismissed2 October 2025· minor3360939
    2 Parsonage Chase, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JL

    the demolition of existing outbuildings. Erection of 2no. detached 2 bedroom bungalows with associated car parking, driveway and access

  25. Planning permission granted24 September 2025· enforcement3366417
    Land at The Yard, Beckenham Park Industrial Estate, Sittingbourne, ME8 7UX

    Retrospective application for the change of use of the existing yard to a scaffolders yard (Class B8), including access

  26. Allowed24 September 2025· minor3366416
    The Yard, Beckenham Park Industrial Estate, Otterham Quay Lane, Sittingbourne, ME8 7UX
  27. Notice upheld22 September 2025· enforcement3327594
    Hill Top Farm Elverland Lane, Ospringe, Faversham, ME13 0SP

    Erection of a building for dual use as stables and kennels, erection of a timber framed kennel, formation of a raised soil bund, and stationing of a touring caravan

  28. Dismissed16 September 2025· householder3369562
    91 Chaffes Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, ME9 7BG

    First floor rear extension including utilizing roof space in new extension

  29. Allowed1 September 2025· major3360089
    Land On Either Side Of Vigo Lane And Wrens Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8LA

    construction of a solar farm together with a control building, switch room, substations and compound, point of connection equipment, storeroom, access track, security measures, associated infrastructure and works, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements

  30. Dismissed22 August 2025· householder3365785
    24 Athelstan Road, Faversham, ME13 8QL

    Demolition of existing rear extension, erection of a single storey rear and side extension, insertion of new window to side elevation, loft conversion with rear dormer including Juliet Balcony and rooflights to front elevation. Creation of new pedestrian access gate from adjacent public footpath following removal of existing pedestrian access gate. Removal of existing chimney”

  31. Dismissed15 August 2025· minor3337218
    Moat View, Church Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 7JU

    described on the application form as ‘the erection of a new build disability accommodation annexe, and minor landscaping works.’

  32. Allowed5 August 2025· minor3365171
    22 East Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 4RT

    for a rear dormer with cladding to match existing adjacent development

  33. Dismissed29 July 2025· minor3357228
    Land at Honeysuckle Drive, Minster on Sea, Kent, ME12 3RE

    Erection of 2no. 3-bedroom detached dwellings with associated garaging and parking accessed from existing private driveway

  34. Dismissed24 July 2025· minor3359815
    Redcot, Bell Farm Lane, Minster On Sea, Kent, ME12 4JB

    outline application (with all matters reserved) for construction of 1no. three-bedroom four-person bungalow with off road parking for 2no. cars and a garden to the rear

  35. Dismissed24 July 2025· minor3359007
    Land to the Rear of 51 Parsonage Chase, Minster, Kent, ME12 3JX

    erection of detached bungalow with associated parking

  36. Dismissed18 July 2025· minor3356329
    Units 1 & 2 Parsonage Farm, Seed Road, Newnham, Kent, ME9 0NA

    Change of use to C3 residential, demolition of existing industrial units and construction of four houses

  37. Allowed16 July 2025· householder3362937
    34 Court Tree Drive, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4TR

    a new front fence and gate on front boundary

  38. Dismissed16 July 2025· major3356382
    Vanity Farm, Leysdown Road, Leysdown, Kent, ME12 4LN

    Caravan Camp without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SW/11/1608, dated 7 March 2012

  39. Dismissed15 July 2025· minor3356302
    123 Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2BX

    Erection of three-bedroom detached dwelling and associated amenities

  40. Dismissed3 July 2025· commercial3363570
    Thanet Way, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9EL

    the erection of 1 x internally illuminated digital hoarding sign

  41. Allowed2 July 2025· householder3364221
    6 Lawday Avenue, Eastchurch, Kent, ME12 4BJ

    installation of timber fence to part front and side boundaries

  42. Allowed27 June 2025· major3350524
    Ham Road, Faversham , ME13 7TX

    the erection of up to 250 dwellings, including affordable housing, public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage system and vehicular access point

  43. Allowed24 June 2025· major3356342
    Land East of Scocles Road, Minster on Sea, ME12 3RX

    a residential development of up to 650 units inclusive of a new community hub, landscaping measures and green infrastructure, with all matters reserved except for access

  44. Dismissed17 June 2025· householder3362107
    30 Harps Avenue, Minster-on-sea, Kent, ME12 3PH

    a two store y side extension

  45. Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3354226
    Land to the West of Salvation Place, Bell Farm Lane, Minster On Sea, Kent, ME12 4JB

    the change of use of the land to a single residential caravan pitch for one Gypsy family with the erection of kennels for the keeping and breeding of dogs and store (partially retrospective)’

  46. Dismissed11 June 2025· commercial3355660
    Land at Junction of Fox Hill and Blossom Street, Bapchild, Sittingbourne

    1 no. internally illuminated totem sign

  47. Dismissed30 May 2025· minor3349779
    Peternel , Elm Way , Eastchurch Isle Of Sheppy, Kent , ME12 4JP

    Erection of 1no. replacement pre fabricated lodge dwelling with detached garage. Change of use for the siting of 3no. static caravan holiday lets with erection of 1no. outbuilding and associated parking (part retrospective)

  48. Allowed29 May 2025· minor3358878
    89 London Road, Teynham, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9QL

    Conversion of existing basement into a habitable space, alterations to front elevation to provide new entrance and replacement first floor front bathroom window

  49. Dismissed29 May 2025· minor3349459
    Building 3, Hales Court, Paradise Farm, Lower Hartlip Road, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7SU

    Conversion of 2no. agricultural buildings to create 1no. three bedroom dwelling, erection of infill extension, alterations to fenestration including associated access, parking and landscaping

  50. Allowed12 May 2025· minor3357886
    Land at Eden Top, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Kent, ME9 8QP
  51. Planning permission granted12 May 2025· enforcement3352254
    Eden Top Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8QP

    Removal of conditions 3 (occupancy restriction) and 4 (use of land) pursuant to application SW/09/0972 (allowed on appeal) for the material change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for one gypsy family with two caravans (including one static), erection of amenity block and laying of hardstanding

  52. Notice upheld29 April 2025· enforcement3352158
    A2 Food Stores, 25 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4SG

    Without planning permission the erection of a metal, open trellis framed enclosure with a fabric roof covering to the front of the Property”. The requirements of the notice are: “(i) Dismantle the metal, open trellis framed enclosure with a fabric roof covering located to the front pf the Property. (ii) Remove all resultant trellis, fabric, metal, materials, debris and rubbish arising from compliance with step (i) above from the Property”

  53. Dismissed14 April 2025· minor3350370
    38A High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4PB

    ‘demolition of existing bakery at rear of shop and construction of a 4 storey block of flats’

  54. Dismissed11 April 2025· householder3361462
    60 Shortlands Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3JT

    Roof alterations, including rear dormer (retrospective)

  55. Dismissed10 April 2025· minor3357550
    Land Lying to the West of Church View Cottages , Boxted Lane, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LD

    storage for forestry and agricultural equipment and animal feed. This would be a timber frame and wood cladded building upon a concreate base with a tin roof and barn door facing south

  56. Allowed8 April 2025· commercial3358304
    Playtime Amusements, The Promenade, Leysdown-On-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 4QB

    Fascia sign advertisement at amusement arcade premises

  57. Allowed8 April 2025· householder3357419
    8 Anatase Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5AN

    an extension to the side of the existing detached garage

  58. Allowed3 April 2025· minor3351745
    School Lane Farm, Iwade, Kent, ME9 8SG

    Demolition of agricultural building and erection of one self-build dwelling with associated landscaping

  59. Dismissed28 March 2025· minor3350751
    1 Broomhill Cottages, Hansletts Lane, Ospringe, Faversham, ME13 0RS

    ‘outline planning for 3 bedroom bungalow and double garage’

  60. Dismissed21 March 2025· minor3350747
    Land to the Rear of 21 Middletune Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2HX

    ‘proposed single aspect 2 bedroom dwelling with parking spaces’

  61. Allowed20 March 2025· minor3349633
    Cherry Tree Farm, Grove Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9RN

    Change of use of agricultural land and conversion of a former poultry shed to form a single residential dwelling, to include associated external alterations, landscape, parking and ecological enhancements

  62. Dismissed10 March 2025· minor3352730
    Land North of 24 Jetty Road, Warden Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4PR

    ‘proposed pair of 3 bed S/D houses with associated parking spaces’

  63. Dismissed5 March 2025· minor3347790
    Woodgate Farm, Woodgate Lane, Borden , Sittingbourne, ME9 8JX

    ‘Change of use from agricultural to bed and breakfast, office and residential’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SW/11/1491, dated 24 February 2012

  64. Dismissed17 February 2025· minor3348112
    2 Marsh View Conyer Road, Conyer, Sittingbourne, ME9 9HX

    a 2-bedroom house at land adjacent to existing house

  65. Dismissed14 February 2025· householder3355058
    23 Barton Hill Drive, Minster on Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3NE

    the erection of a single storey front extension

  66. Dismissed7 February 2025· minor3344926
    Digswell , Lower Hartlip Road, Hartlip, Kent, ME9 7SX

    demolition of 2no. commercial premises (Use Class E) and erection of 4no. dwellings together with associated parking, refuse and cycle stores, and landscaping

  67. Dismissed5 February 2025· ldc3323970
    31 Brecon Chase, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2HX

    siting of an ancillary temporary structure under the Caravan Act 1968

  68. Dismissed17 January 2025· householder3354053
    Cherrymere Keycol Hill, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 7LG

    bungalow loft conversion to include insertion of dormers and rear gabled roof. Demolition of existing garage and construction of new garage”

  69. Allowed16 January 2025· major3334312
    Land North of Lower Road, Eastchurch, ME12 4DE

    Outline application for the development of up to 63 dwellings and all necessary supporting infrastructure including internal access roads, footpaths and parking, open space and landscaping, drainage, utilities and service infrastructure works. All detailed matters are reserved for subsequent approval except for access to Lower Road

  70. Dismissed14 January 2025· minor3339087
    Thompson Hall, St Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3DN

    Demolition of existing training centre building and erection of new four storey building to form 9 no. Class C3 residential flats (Resubmission of 23/500131/FULL)

  71. Dismissed6 January 2025· minor3337194
    Pear Tree House, Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch, Kent, ME8 8QW

    demolition of 4.no former agricultural buildings, and the erection of 2no. dwellings with other associated works on land

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.