Canterbury Cathedral The Precincts Canterbury Kent CT1 2EH

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• CA/26/00690 Granted

  Canterbury Cathedral The Precincts Canterbury Kent CT1 2EH

  1. Morus alba - Approximately 10No branches less than 100mm diameter to be removed from the north side of the tree canopy at between approximately 4m and 5m from ground level. The branches overhang the boundary wall of the Archdeacon's garden at this point, growing towards the rear face of the Archbishops Palace. The works are required to allow the erection of scaffolding between the boundary wall and the Archbishops Palace.

  Decided 28 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: NO OBJECTION

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.

• Cathedral House The Precincts Canterbury Kent CT1 2EH

  CA/26/01006 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 0m away

  1: Quercus robour- lower branches lifted and balanced to 6 mts, dead wood removed throughout tree. Work needed to ensure public safety. 2: Tillia cordata- Lower branches lifted to 6 mtrs to give a 2 mtr clearance from historic wall. Work needed to ensure tree does not damage historic fabric. Trees located to east side of Cathedral grounds.

  Granted Trees

• Canterbury Cathedral The Precincts Canterbury Kent CT1 2EH

  CA/26/00690 Submitted 24 Apr 2026 0m away

  1. Morus alba - Approximately 10No branches less than 100mm diameter to be removed from the north side of the tree canopy at between approximately 4m and 5m from ground level. The branches overhang the boundary wall of the Archdeacon's garden at this point, growing towards the rear face of the Archbishops Palace. The works are required to allow the erection of scaffolding between the boundary wall and the Archbishops Palace.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 10A Burgate Canterbury Kent CT1 2HG

  CA/25/01818 Submitted 7 Oct 2025 61m away

  Erection and display of a non-illuminated timber fascia sign and a non-illuminated projecting timber hanging sign.

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• 6 - 8 Longmarket Canterbury Kent CT1 2JS

  CA/25/00604 Submitted 7 Apr 2025 85m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

  Change of use of first floor from office to student accommodation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• 6-8 Longmarket Canterbury Kent CT1 2JS

  CA/21/01726 Submitted 9 Jul 2021 85m away

  2 no. exterior door alterations.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 69 Burgate Canterbury Kent CT1 2HJ

  CA/26/00996 Submitted 13 Jun 2026 100m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~8 Aug

  Application for Listed Building Consent for external alterations including placement of a Blue Plaque to the front elevation.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs