48 Ham Shades Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 1NX

1. 17 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: GRANTED

4. 10 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

Canterbury granted permission on 3 September 2026, 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.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Canterbury's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• 46 Ham Shades Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 1NX

  CA/26/01599 Submitted 25 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  TPO No 4/1985 - T1) Populus, front garden No.44, prune lowest lateral branch extending over the communal drive towards the property and above the decorative lamp-post, removing back to its point of origin at the main stem. G1) Cuprocyparis leylandii (Leyland Cypress), group of 4 forming a light hedge, reduce height by approximately one-third, to approximately the height of the adjacent Hazel. G2) Mixed Species Hedge, front right-hand boundary, hedge trim top and internal garden-facing side, retaining the established framework. T2) Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash), rear right-hand boundary - fell. T3) Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore), rear garden - fell. T4 & T50) Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn), rear garden - fell T6) Quercus robur (English Oak), rear lawn crown reduce by approximately 25/30%, selectively removing approximately 3.5m from branch tips, subject to suitable pruning points and live growth, retaining a balanced natural crown and principal framework. Reducing height from 15m to 11.5-12m and radial spread from 5-6m to 4-4.5. T7) Quercus robur (English Oak), rear lawn crown reduce by approximately 25/30%, selectively removing approximately 3.5m from branch tips, subject to suitable pruning points and live growth, retaining a balanced natural crown and principal framework. Reducing height from 15m to 11.5-12m and radial spread from 5-6m to 4-4.5.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 19 Ham Shades Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 1NX

  CA/26/01789 Submitted 29 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~24 Dec

  TPO No 8 2004, T1-Horse Chestnut re pollard to previous points located in the front garden.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 11 Nursery Close Whitstable CT5 1PD

  CA//19/02126 Submitted 29 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Proposed alteration to conservatory roof from slope pitch to hip gabled roof.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 46B Ham Shades Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 1NX

  CA/23/00553 Submitted 23 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  TPO no 4 1985, T1 - To sectionally fell Ash tree to ground level.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 2 Foxgrove Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1PB

  CA/26/00667 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Single-storey rear and side extension following the demolition of existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Nursery Close Whitstable Kent CT5 1PD

  CA/23/00285 Submitted 16 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Single-storey detached dwelling

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 13 docs
  Small domestic