Search Canterbury planning applications

Canterbury, a historic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Canterbury district of Kent, England, is situated along the picturesque River Stour. Once a county borough until 1974, the city benefits from a mild oceanic climate, making it an attractive location for development and planning applications.

Property prices in Canterbury show an average sale price of £388,318, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Canterbury area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

The Canterbury area recorded 517 crimes in the most recent reporting period (June 2026). As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Canterbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Canterbury, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.

In the last 24 months, 446 planning applications were submitted near Canterbury. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (146), full planning applications (99), advertising consent (18). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).