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470 in the last 90 days139 in the last 3054 in the last 1494% approveddecisions typically take 71 days

Source: Canterbury City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 799 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Tarbarn 31 Tyler Hill Road Blean Kent CT2 9HT
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed replacement of garage door with window.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026CA/26/01696
Land At Herne Bay Golf Course Thanet Way A2990 Herne CT6 7PG
Details submitted pursuant to condition 21 (Materials) for block J of planning permission CA/24/02134/VAR
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026CA/26/01746
48 - 52 William Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 5PB
Details submitted pursuant to condition 8 (Materials), condition 9 (Joinery details) and condition 11 (Landscaping) of planning permission CA/25/01305/FUL
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026CA/26/01742
27 Canterbury Road Whitstable Kent CT5 4HJ
T1 - To crown reduce Cordyline Palm tree by up to 2 metres in height (30%) to the lower heads and remove ivy from tree in front garden. Height before 7.5 M / height after 5.5 M T2 - To crown reduce Robinia tree by 1.6 metres (30%) in both height and lateral spread and shape lifting away from neighbours roof in rear garden as the tree is growing through the fence and over neighbouring properties roof. Crown before 7.2 m x 6.4 m / crown after 5.6 m x 4.8 m T3 - To sectionally fell to ground level Eucalyptus tree in rear garden and apply eco plugs to stump. The tree has become far too tall and thin and was not planted in a suitable place in the garden and is now damaging the fence. The client wishes to replace the tree with a smaller woody shrub T4 - To crown reduce Sycamore tree by 1.5 metres to previous points (25%) in both height and lateral spread and shape in rear garden to bring it back in to shape as per works carried out previously. Crown before 6 m x 6 m / crown after 4.5 m x 4.5 m
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026CA/26/01740
The Old Barn The Street Patrixbourne Kent CT4 5DA
T1-Sycamore tree, fell to ground level located in the rear garden.
PendingReceived 19 Oct 2026CA/26/01722

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Canterbury City Council received?

Canterbury City Council received 2,652 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.

How long does Canterbury City Council take to decide applications?

Canterbury City Council takes an average of 71 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Canterbury City Council?

Canterbury City Council approves 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Canterbury City Council?

Submit your representation to Canterbury City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Canterbury City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Canterbury City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Canterbury City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 537 appeals were lodged against Canterbury City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Canterbury City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Canterbury City Council governs the City of Canterbury and its surrounding local government district in Kent, England. The council is headquartered in the historic city of Canterbury and oversees several towns, including Fordwich, Herne Bay, and Whitstable, as well as various villages and rural areas. A portion of the district is situated within the picturesque Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Kent Downs, making it a significant area for planning applications related to both urban development and conservation.

The council area encompasses 117 towns and villages, including Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Canterbury City Council received 2,652 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (908), listed building and heritage (600), outline applications (114). 34 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

537 planning appeals were lodged against Canterbury City Council decisions, of which 107 were allowed and 368 were dismissed (23% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Canterbury City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Canterbury City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.