Planning Appeals in Swale Borough Council
Swale Borough Council has had 450 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 35.3% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
450
Success Rate
33%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
132
of 404 decided
Appeals Dismissed
266
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Across 404 decided appeals, Swale Borough Council allows 33% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 85 | 18.9% |
| Full Planning | 42 | 9.3% |
| Minor Commercial | 32 | 7.1% |
| Hearing | 3 | 0.7% |
| Commercial | 2 | 0.4% |
| Outline Planning | 2 | 0.4% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Swale Borough Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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