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Canterbury planning applications
1,893 applications. 98% approved. 44 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,893 planning applications from Canterbury. 784 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 98% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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CA/26/01285 Awaiting decision
Bay Tree Cottage 83 Chestfield Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3JH
Willow tree located in the back garden - pollard from 10 metres to 6 metres.
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CA/26/01284 Awaiting decision
2 South Canterbury Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3LJ
T1), T2), T3) - Fell holly trees located to front boundary, T4),T5) - fell conifers located to side boundary.
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CA/26/01276 Awaiting decision
16 Station Road West Canterbury Kent CT2 8AN
Change of use from House of Multiple Occupation to Dog Grooming and Pet Spa.
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CA/26/01264 Awaiting decision
Court Lodge Farm Manns Hill Bossingham Kent CT4 6EB
Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the erection of a hay and straw storage building
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CA/26/01263 Awaiting decision
5 Fox Way Barham Kent CT4 6QJ
Single storey front extension.
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CA/26/01266 Awaiting decision
24 The Ridings Chestfield Kent CT5 3QE
Single storey side extension.
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CA/26/01268 Awaiting decision
Canterbury Cathedral The Precincts Canterbury Kent CT1 2EH
Elm tree - removal due to Dutch Elm disease. Tree located in War Memorial Garden.
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CA/26/01271 Awaiting decision
7 - 9 Ethelbert Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3ND
Single-storey rear extension to existing outbuilding.
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CA/26/01256 Awaiting decision
22 Dargate Road Yorkletts Kent CT5 3AB
Two-storey rear extension.
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CA/26/01270 Awaiting decision
2 Rushmead Close Canterbury Kent CT2 7RP
Change of use from House of Multiple Occupancy to dwelling.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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CA/26/00949 Granted
Ardwyn 6 Herne Bay Road Sturry Kent CT2 0NJ
Single-storey side and rear extension.
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CA/26/01043 Granted
9 Nunnery Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3LS
T1) prune and shape Apple tree to previous points removing epicormic growth only in rear garden leaving a parasol shape. T2) prune and shape Apple tree to previous points removing epicormic growth only in rear garden leaving a parasol shape.
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CA/26/01042 Granted
38 Nelson Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1EA
T1 - To crown reduce Plum tree by 2 metres in height (30%), crown lift to fence height and shape into a parasol in rear garden to bring it back into shape. Crown before 7 x 6m / crown after going back to previous cutting points 4 x 3m. T2 - To fell to ground level Gelder Rose tree by shed in rear garden as the tree is becoming unstable due to irregular growth and is being dominated by other trees. T4 - To fell to ground level Holly tree by decking in rear garden due to the decking being replaced and the self sown tree is currently in the way
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CA/26/01065 Granted
66 The Hill Littlebourne Kent CT3 1TB
T1 - Plum - Removal - Tree is encroaching on the two neighbouring trees. T2 - Conifer -Reduction - Currently 6 metres and is being reduced to 2 metres to be part of the hedge row. Tree is interfering with power lines above. T3 - Smoke Bush - Removal - Has overgrown its environment, was previously kept as a shrub. T4 - Laurel - Removal- Has overgrown its environment and has been overtaken by Clematis. T5 - Sorbus - Removal- Creating excessive shade to the house and is also interfering with a Mature Oak tree to its right.
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CA/26/01075 Granted
Orchard House 2 Ivy Court Tyler Hill Kent CT2 9NP
T1) Eucalyptus reduce tree by 10ft, T2) Judas tree reduce crown by 5ft, T3) Prunus reduce by 3ft, G1 boundary Prunus trees reduce by 2ft located to rear garden.
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CA/26/01070 Granted
Bibury Cottage Wingham Road Bramling Kent CT3 1LY
Old Cherry Tree- Fell due to limb loss and Armillaria infection. Tree located in rear garden.
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CA/26/01113 Granted
8 St Augustines Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1XP
T1 Beech Tree located in the back garden - 30% reduction. T2 Fig Tree located in the back garden - 30% reduction. T3 Magnolia Tree located in the back garden - 30% reduction.
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CA/26/01145 Granted
68 Woodlawn Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1HH
T1-Sambuca tree, crown reduce tree by up to 1 metre (30%) in height and lateral spread and shape cutting away from cabin in rear garden.
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CA/26/00225 Decided
Landbetween Springfield Cottages And Rosewood Bekesbourne Lane West Of Bekesbourne Hill Bekesbourne Kent CT4 5DX
Application for lawful development certificate for existing agricultural access.
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CA/26/00958 Granted
5 Buller's Avenue Herne Bay Kent CT6 8UH
Use of integral garage as additional habitable accommodation and replacement of garage door with window.
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,318 decisions from Canterbury between 2002 and 2026, part of 1,893 applications on record. Over that period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,135 granted against 33 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,194 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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CAL/02/00081 Granted
15 High Street, Bridge, CT4 5JZ
Single-storey rear extension to dwelling.
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CA/20/00579 Granted
Bekesbourne Sports Club Bekesbourne Recreation Ground Old Palace Road Patrixbourne Canterbury Kent CT4 5BU
re-pollard Sycamore tree at the entrance of recreation ground.
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CA/21/01456 Granted
Elms Court 46 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3DT
T.P.O. no 5 1994 T1 - Yew located on rear boundary and overhanging neighbouring property - to target prune back to suitable branch junctions on or near boundary fence, following BS3998:2010, to remove overhanging section of canopy above neighbouring garden, leaving tree canopy on that side as balanced and as natural tree shaped as possible.
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CA/21/01474 Granted
Saint Margarets Church The Street Womenswold Kent CT4 6HE
Installation of Interpretation Board
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CA/21/01135 Withdrawn
Corner Of High Street Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0BD
Erection and display of 2 no. A Boards and 4 no. banners.
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CA/21/01233 Granted
15 Western Esplanade Herne Bay Kent CT6 8RN
Front and rear dormers, new balcony to front together with external alterations to include cladding and rooflights, following demolition of existing front and rear dormer windows and balcony.
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CA/21/01109 Granted
11 Eden Road Seasalter Whitstable Kent CT5 4AP
Detached garage with pitched roof.
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CA/21/01111 Granted
83 Graystone Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2JU
First-floor extension, side extension, rear extension and external alterations including dropped kerb.
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CA/21/01053 Granted
4 Ashley Drive Seasalter Whitstable Kent CT5 4SU
Single-storey side/rear extension.
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CA/21/00763 Granted
34 Kimberley Grove Seasalter Whitstable Kent CT5 4AZ
Detached two-storey dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 596 76%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 108 14%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 80 10%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Canterbury decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Canterbury decided 784 planning applications. 98% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Canterbury?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 44 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Canterbury decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 784 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 76% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 90% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Canterbury decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1318 decisions from Canterbury between 2002 and 2026, out of 1,893 applications on record. Across that whole period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Canterbury?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 204 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Canterbury: 1,893 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 784 decided, 98% approved, median 44 days to a decision. 1,285 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 1,318 in total, 97% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.