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28 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Chestfield · updated daily · Canterbury City Council
- Mancroft The Drove Chestfield Kent CT5 3NYAwaiting decisionFell Blackthorn and Hawthorn numbered 1-15 on attached sketch map. Removal of these trees is required in order to replace the boundary fence in the rear garden. All mature willows are to be retained.Received 3 Nov 2026CA/26/01822
- Kimberley Cottage 21 Share And Coulter Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3LEAwaiting decisionT1 - reduce overall height by aprox 25% and reduce the lateral spread by aprox 20% to create a balanced and more manageable crown in rear garden.Received 27 Oct 2026CA/26/01779
- Molehill Court Molehill Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3PDAwaiting decisionOak tree, reduce the tree in height down to its previous cutting points and re-shape all round located on the right boundary of the rear garden.Received 27 Oct 2026CA/26/01781
- Penbourne House The Leas Chestfield Kent CT5 3LBAwaiting decisionApplication for lawful development certificate for proposed change of use of internal swimming pool to habitable accommodation together with new external doors on east facing elevation.Received 26 Oct 2026CA/26/01772
- Rosenlieu The Leas Chestfield Kent CT5 3LBAwaiting decisionProposed two-storey side extension, single storey side extension, first-floor rear extension and enlargement of existing front porch, following demolition of existing garages.Received 19 Oct 2026CA/26/01718
Planning in Chestfield
- Approved
- 98%
- 64 of 65 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chestfield in the last 24 months, from Canterbury City Council's planning register.
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CT5 439 applications in the last 12 months
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About Chestfield
Chestfield is a quaint village located in the Canterbury District of Kent, just 0.5 miles from the coast and positioned between the towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay, approximately five miles north of Canterbury. The area features a significant amount of woodland in its southern section, while the north-west part includes a business park and superstore, providing a blend of residential and commercial opportunities for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,132 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Canterbury district.
Chestfield covers an area of approximately 7.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chestfield 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.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chestfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Chestfield has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chestfield 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.
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In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Chestfield. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (25), listed building and heritage (20), tree works (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).