5 Northwood Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2ET

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Canterbury took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Canterbury for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Canterbury is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 5 Northwood Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2ET

  CA/26/01433 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 0m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Application for lawful development certificate for existing use and conversion from 4 flats to single dwellinghouse.

  Awaiting decision New dwelling 7 docs
  Several homes

• 8 Tankerton Road West Of Tankerton Circus Whitstable Kent CT5 2AB

  CA/21/01126 Submitted 4 May 2021 61m away

  Variation of condition 02 (drawings) of planning permission CA//18/02153/FUL for a two-storey detached dwelling following demolition of single-storey detached dwelling; to allow alterations to the window and change of window to door on east elevation.

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Demolition +1 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 44 Northwood Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2ES

  CA/26/01152 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 80m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Single-storey rear extension together with first floor rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• Flat 1, 6 Tankerton Road West Of Tankerton Circus Whitstable Kent

  CA/26/00940 Submitted 3 Jun 2026 82m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/25/00964/FUL for single-storey rear extension with rooflight following demolition of existing single storey rear addition; to allow alterations to fenestration, rooflight and roof pitch.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 3 docs
  Small domestic

• Dwelling Accommodation 2 Tower Parade Whitstable Kent CT5 2BJ

  CA/26/00596 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 118m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jun

  Change of Use of part of shop on upper ground and lower ground levels to two bedroom flat, amendments to front elevation and erection of external staircase to rear.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 27 docs

• 1A Tower Parade Whitstable Kent CT5 2BJ

  CA/26/00101 Submitted 22 Jan 2026 125m away

  Erection and display of internally illuminated mounted LED advertising screen to first floor South West elevation.

  Granted Advertising 10 docs