5 Downs Avenue Whitstable Kent CT5 1RS

1. 7 Feb 2023

   Received by Canterbury

2. 29 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: GRANTED

3. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Canterbury granted permission on 29 March 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1A And 1B Downs Avenue Whitstable Kent CT5 1RS

  CA/23/00294 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Detached single-storey double garage with storage above.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Gorrell Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1RW

  CA/23/00095 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  First floor rear extension with rooflights to side roof slope and extension of hipped roof.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 17 docs

• 28 Downs Avenue Whitstable Kent CT5 1RP

  CA/26/01586 Submitted 29 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  Application for lawful development certificate for proposed siting of mobile home as ancillary to the main dwelling.

  Awaiting decision
  Domestic

• Land To The Side Of 64 Old Bridge Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1RQ

  CA/26/00279 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Outline Application with all matters reserved except access for 1 dwelling.

  Granted 21 docs
  Domestic

• 11 Old Bridge Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1RJ

  CA/23/00670 Submitted 11 Apr 2023 150 yards away

  Prior notification received on 12.04.2023 and expiring on 23.05.2023 for a single-storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, eaves height of 3 metres and overall height of 4 metres.

  Granted Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 29 Thurston Park Whitstable Kent CT5 1RE

  CA/23/00219 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Single-storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• CA/26/01414 Awaiting decision

  5A St Peters Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2AT

  Change of use of first floor store to residential together with roof light to side elevation.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• CA/26/01411 Awaiting decision

  Land At Former Sturry Road Social Club East Street Canterbury Kent CT1 1EE

  Details submitted pursuant to conditions 11 (CEMP), 12 (Reptile Mitigation Strategy) and 17 (Detailed Sustainable Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of planning permission CA/24/01313/FUL

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
• CA/26/01391 Awaiting decision

  Abbots Barton Hotel 36 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3DU

  Single-storey orangery extension together with patio, wheelchair accessible ramp, external lighting and air-conditioning units.

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• CA/26/01379 Awaiting decision

  68 New Ruttington Lane Canterbury Kent CT1 1UB

  Retrospective erection of a new steel-framed metal warehouse for use as storage/workshop.

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• CA/26/01405 Awaiting decision

  49 High Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2SE

  Replacement of 2no ATM machines together with surrounds and associated glazing, installation of replacement air handling unit on roof.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications