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Planning applications in CT4

We hold 1,809 planning applications for the CT4 postcode area, 310 of them submitted in the past year. 93% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 54 days. The area is covered by Folkestone and Hythe, Canterbury, Ashford.

1,809
applications held
310
in the past year
93%
approved
54 days
median decision

Councils covering CT4

Folkestone and Hythe (737)Canterbury (664)Ashford (320)Shepway (51)Dover (20)Kent (17)

Recent applications in CT4

Pending
21 Sept 2026CA/26/01569
Rosary House Aerodrome Road Bekesbourne Kent CT4 5EXCanterbury

Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (archaeology) of planning permission CA/21/02787/FUL

Permitted
17 Sept 2026CA/26/01541
The Byre Renville Farm Road Bridge Kent CT4 5ADCanterbury

5 day exemption, T1-Horse Chestnut, fell tree located in the rear garden.

Undecided
Prior approval Agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses
16 Sept 2026NOT/2026/1674
Barn west of Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BAAshford

Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building into one residential dwelling and associated operational procedure.

Undecided
Prior approval Agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses
16 Sept 2026NOT/2026/1670
Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BAAshford

Prior approval for a change of use from an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to three dwellings and associated operational development.

Undecided
Discharge of Condition(s)
15 Sept 2026OTH/2026/1661
1 & 2 Wytherling Court Cottages, Withersdane Lane, Molash, CT4 8HXAshford

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 8 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme),14 (Biodiversity Enhancements),16 (External Lighting) and 17 (Boundary Treatments) of planning permission PA/2026/0067

Pending
15 Sept 2026CA/26/01527
School House Kake Street Waltham Kent CT4 5SDCanterbury

Beech tree at corner of front garden and overhanging the road. Reduce tree back to previous cut points. This would equate to approximately 2 metre reduction. Tree height 16 metres

Pending
14 Sept 2026CA/26/01517
1 The Green Keeper's Hill Patrixbourne Kent CT4 5BSCanterbury

Application for lawful development certificate for laying of hard-standing.

Pending
14 Sept 2026CA/26/01520
Tanthorn Cottage The Green Chartham Kent CT4 7JWCanterbury

T1 Holly (blue circle on map). The tree has been completely overshrouded by a wisteria. Reduce T1 to 10-12 feet high. Tree 2 Ornamental Plum (purple circle on map). Remove T2 due to weakened limbs and fungus brackets.

Pending
11 Sept 2026CA/26/01512
Land At Cockering Road Thanington Without Kent CT4 7BHCanterbury

Details submitted pursuant to condition 8 (lighting) of planning permission CA/21/01798/RES.

Pending
11 Sept 2026CA/26/01510
Chalkpit Farm Chalkpit Hill Bekesbourne Kent CT4 5EUCanterbury

Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the erection of agricultural building to provide agricultural storage and farm office

Undecided
Non-Material Amendment
10 Sept 2026OTH/2026/1624
Wytherling Court Cottages, Withersdane Lane, Molash, CT4 8HXAshford

Non-Material Amendment to planning permission PA/2026/0067 for "Conversion of No. 1 and No. 2 Wytherling Court Cottages to form a single dwelling. Construction of a two‑storey extension to NE elevation with associated fenestration, following the removal of the brick shed and conservatories." for alterations to fenestration, including removal of a door, addition of a window, and reduction in window sill height.

Undecided
Householder planning permission
9 Sept 2026PA/2026/1626
Appleview, Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8ABAshford

Construction of a single-storey rear infill extension with mono-pitched roof, rooflights and associated patio works; installation of photovoltaic panels, air-conditioning units and an air source heat pump; replacement cladding and associated external alterations; following demolition of existing conservatory

Undecided
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
8 Sept 2026PA/2026/1314
Old School House, Denwood Street, Crundale, CT4 7EFAshford

Listed Building Consent to replace 6no windows and a french doorset with bespoke Accoya Flush Casement windows with duplex units, ovolo interior moulding and applied glazing bars. The french doorset would be replaced with a single Victorian style Accoya entrance door with a flat panel, heavy bolection moulding and double glazed units.

Pending
7 Sept 2026CA/26/01478
7 The Street Kingston Kent CT4 6JBCanterbury

Installation of 8no. roof mounted solar panels to front.

Pending
1 Sept 2026CA/26/01443
Petham House Broadway Petham Kent CT4 5RXCanterbury

Application for Listed Building Consent for external and internal alterations including Single-storey rear extension, first floor extension, erection of an attached carport to front elevation, removal of existing doors and walls to ground floor and replacement of window to door on first floor together with swimming pool following the demolition of existing conservatory.

Pending
1 Sept 2026CA/26/01441
Barham House Nursing Home The Street Barham Kent CT4 6PACanterbury

T1) Lime - Fell to ground level. Tall top heavy tree clad in ivy, weighted towards the road and residential dwellings.

Pending
Small
External Consultations
1 Sept 202626/00773
Land Southwest Of Canterbury Business Park Highland Court Farm Coldharbour Lane CT4 5HLDover

CA/26/01373 Application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for proposed two winery's with storage and distribution warehouses, together with landscaping, parking, and associated works pursuant to hybrid planning application for expansion of Canterbury Business Park comprising detailed proposal for 11,900 sqm winery with associated parking and landscaping; and outline proposal with all matters reserved except access for up to 8,000 sqm of warehousing pursuant to outline planning permission CA/22/02055

Pending
Small
Heritage
1 Sept 2026CA/26/01439
Andorra Patrixbourne Road Bridge Kent CT4 5BLCanterbury

T1 Common Beech reduce the whole crown by a maximum of 4m, from approximately 22m to 18m overall height, T2 Common Yew prune back to the boundary line 5 branches, with the largest branch reduced by 2.5m, T3 Spruce reduce the crown by topping back to a previous height, a maximum reduction of 4m, to clear cables.

Pending
28 Aug 2026CA/26/01430
19 Little Copse Close Chartham Kent CT4 7TECanterbury

Application for lawful development certificate for proposed single-storey rear extension.

Permitted
Small
Heritage
27 Aug 2026CA/26/01377
Verne Cottage Kake Street Waltham Kent CT4 5SBCanterbury

3x hawthorns, reduce the height of the trees by 15% located in the rear garden. 2x Holly, reduce the height of the trees by 15% located in the rear garden. 1 fir tree, reduce the height of the trees by 20% located in the rear garden. 1 ash tree, reduce the height of the trees by 25% located in the rear garden.

Pending
Small
Heritage
26 Aug 2026CA/26/01408
Broadway Green Farm Broadway Petham Kent CT4 5RXCanterbury

Application for Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including like for like replacement of plaster, plasterboard, timber panelling, floorboards, skirtings, architraves, cupboards and finishes.

Pending
26 Aug 2026CA/26/01421
50 The Street Kingston Kent CT4 6JECanterbury

TPO No 6/1968 - T1) Sycamore 3m crown reduction.

Permitted
Small
Trees
25 Aug 2026CA/26/01413
Edge Of Beyond The Street Barham Kent CT4 6NYCanterbury

5 day exemption Cherry tree located to the rear of the property - fell.

Permitted
Small
Conservation Area Notice
24 Aug 2026CA/26/01368
Camellias Faussett Hill Street End Lower Hardres Kent CT4 7ALCanterbury

1. Silver birch, removal of tree located on roadside front boundary of property. 2. 3x Silver Birches, reduction of trees by 20% located on the left-hand boundary. 3. Silver birch, Reduction of silver birch by 20% located in rear garden. 4. Sycamore, reduction of tree by 30% located on the right hand boundary of the rear garden.

Pending
22 Aug 202626/00780
Greenfields Agester Lane Denton Canterbury Kent CT4 6NPDover

Erection of front porch, rear and first-floor extensions, replacement garage and outbuilding (existing outbuildings to be demolished)

Permitted
20 Aug 2026CA/26/01392
Land West Of Lipscomb Volvo, Ashford Road Chartham Kent CT4 7HHCanterbury

Details submitted pursuant to condition 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan)of planning permission CA/26/00516/FUL.

Pending
20 Aug 2026CA/26/01390
Railway Cottage 1 Station Approach Bekesbourne Kent CT4 5DTCanterbury

Proposed two-storey and single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

Pending
19 Aug 2026CA/26/01376
2 Hollytree Cottages Station Road Patrixbourne Kent CT4 5EGCanterbury

2 Ash trees and 1 Silver Birch tree all to be reduced by maximum of 30%. Trees located in side gardens.

Permitted
18 Aug 2026CA/26/01352
The Old Farmhouse Derringstone Street Barham Kent CT4 6QBCanterbury

T1 - Sycamore - 20% crown reduction and reduction of overhanging branches in rear garden.

Pending
17 Aug 2026CA/26/01373
Land Southwest Of Canterbury Business Park, Highland Court Farm Coldharbour Lane Bridge CT4 5HLCanterbury

Application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for proposed two winery's with storage and distribution warehouses, together with landscaping, parking, and associated works pursuant to hybrid planning application for expansion of Canterbury Business Park comprising detailed proposal for 11,900 sqm winery with associated parking and landscaping; and outline proposal with all matters reserved except access for up to 8,000 sqm of warehousing pursuant to outline planning permission CA/22/02055.

Pending
14 Aug 2026CA/26/01359
Langaza Gravel Castle Road Barham Kent CT4 6QFCanterbury

Erection of detached two-storey dwelling following demolition of existing bungalow with associated access, parking and landscaping.

Permitted
14 Aug 2026CA/26/01324
Kio Ora 1 School Lane Bekesbourne Kent CT4 5ERCanterbury

T1- Veriegated Maple, reduce the overall height and spread of the three trees by a maximum of 30% located to the rear of the property. T2-Crabapple Burgundy, reduce the overall height and spread of the three trees by a maximum of 30% located by the boundary fence (Station Road). T3-Crabapple Floribunda, reduce the overall height and spread of the three trees by a maximum of 30% overhanging boundary fence (School Lane).

Permitted
10 Aug 2026CA/26/01326
Bourne Lodge Bridge Hill Bridge Kent CT4 5ASCanterbury

T1) Mock Orange - located on front boundary adjacent to footpath - to cut back to pavement edge and reduce by 1/3 (approximately 2m), T2) Portuguese Laurel - located in rear garden adjacent to outbuilding/garage - to cut out all dead canopy and to cut back to clear the building and to reduce by up to 2m, G1) -Group of Laurels in rear lawn to left-hand side of house - to cut back by 2m in all directions to reduce and reshape to leave domed.

Permitted
7 Aug 2026CA/26/01320
Red Oast Cottage Brickfield Road Barham Kent CT4 6LQCanterbury

T1 - Lime. Fell to ground level. Tree is in heavy decline, with fungal brackets at the base and at around 4m.

Permitted
6 Aug 2026CA/26/01316
The Manor House Crows Camp Road Bishopsbourne Kent CT4 5JBCanterbury

T1-Beech, Reduce height from approximately 15 metres to 10 metres and lateral spread from approximately 10 metres to 7 metres together with crown lift to a height of 5 metres.

Undecided
Small
Conservation Area Notice
4 Aug 2026CA/26/01301
The Cottage Bridge Hill Bridge Kent CT4 5AXCanterbury

T1-Lime tree, reduce tree by 20% located in the front garden. T2-Hornbeam, reduce tree by 20% located in the front garden. T3-Conifer tree, reduce 30% off the height of the canopy located in the front garden.

Undecided
Small
Conservation Area Notice
3 Aug 2026CA/26/01296
Old School House Patrixbourne Road Bridge Kent CT4 5BLCanterbury

T1 Black Locust Acacia Psuedonomica- pollard to reduce branches by 50% or 8m above ground level. T2 American Tulip Tree - reduce by 50% or 8m above ground level. Both trees located in rear garden

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in a conservation area
3 Aug 202626/1243/FH/TCA
Bankside, High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6SYFolkestone and Hythe

Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Goat Willow pollard to 4 metres.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
3 Aug 2026TC/26/00103
Long Term The Street Denton CT4 6QZDover

Ash Tree to front of house; The Tree shows significant signs of decay and stress making it dangerous, it is proposed to remove this tree. Beech Tree to side of house; The Tree has many dangerous 'V shaped' unions, with included bark, making it liable to lose significant limbs, and to drop them on the houses close either side of it, it has already shed some limbs due to these dangerous unions in the past, it is proposed to remove this tree. Magnolia Tree to rear of house; this tree has outgrown its position and branches are interfering with the power and phone lines above, it has also been significantly reduced in the past, and much of the height is regrowth from these old wound sites, it is proposed to reduce the crown by 25%, cutting back to suitable pruning points.

Permitted
Small
Farming consultation
29 Jul 2026CA/26/01264
Court Lodge Farm Manns Hill Bossingham Kent CT4 6EBCanterbury

Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the erection of a hay and straw storage building

Permitted
Small
Full Application
28 Jul 2026CA/26/01267
1 Farm House Close Barham Kent CT4 6QQCanterbury

Single storey side extension following demolition of existing lean-to structure.

Permitted
Small
Full Application
28 Jul 2026CA/26/01263
5 Fox Way Barham Kent CT4 6QJCanterbury

Single storey front extension.

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
27 Jul 202626/1218/FH/CON
Great Dowles Farm House, Stone Street, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6DBFolkestone and Hythe

Approval of details (stables only) pursuant to condition 3 (materials), 4 (brick bonding & mortar), 5 (joinery), 6 (roof details), 7 (rainwater goods), 8 (vents & outlets) & 9 (brick arches) of planning permission 24/0926/FH.

Pending
Small
Conservation Area Notice
27 Jul 2026CA/26/01262
18 High Street Bridge Kent CT4 5JYCanterbury

T1) Magnolia Located within the rear garden adjacent to the right-hand boundary -reduce the crown back to the previous reduction points, T2) Ilex aquifolium (Common Holly) Located on the left-hand boundary adjacent to the shed crown reduce by approximately 25/30%, reducing the height by approximately 2/3 metres and trimming the lateral growth, T3) Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Twisted Hazel) Located beneath and behind the Magnolia crown reduce by approximately 50% reducing the height by approximately 2 metres to a finished height of approximately 2 metres, T4) Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea (Copper Beech) located at the end of the rear garden crown reduce by approximately 25%.

Permitted
Small
Full Application
27 Jul 2026CA/26/01258
27 The Street Kingston Kent CT4 6JECanterbury

Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory.

Pending
Medium
Full Application
24 Jul 2026CA/26/01250
Howletts Wild Animal Park Bekesbourne Lane East Of Bekesbourne Hill Bekesbourne Kent CT4 5ELCanterbury

Construction of a new elephant house with associated landscaping, drainage and access.

Pending
Small
Full planning permission
22 Jul 2026PA/2026/1305
Chilham Castle, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, CT4 8DBAshford

Erection of a marquee structure on the footprint of a former tennis court - Retrospective

Pending
Small
Full Application
22 Jul 2026CA/26/01244
Blakesbourne Wootton Drive Petham Kent CT4 5WDCanterbury

Erection of single-storey detached garage togther with stand alone solar panels.

Pending
Small
SOD Planning Permission
21 Jul 2026CA/26/01235
Land At Cockering Road Thanington Without Kent CT4 7BHCanterbury

Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (solar panels) of planning permission CA/21/01798/RES.

Pending
Small
Full Application
20 Jul 2026CA/26/01007
76 Shalmsford Street Chartham Kent CT4 7RDCanterbury

Retrospective application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker.