Chestfield, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chestfield, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chestfield are administered by Canterbury City Council. View the full Canterbury City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 3,132 (2021) · Area: 7.9 km²
District: Canterbury
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Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chestfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chestfield.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chestfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Chestfield.
- - 36 Grasmere Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3LY
T1-Oak tree, reduce 1 side of tree by up to 2 metres (30%) laterally growing over building and lightly shape remaining crown to balance it in rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 40 Grasmere Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3NA
Variation of condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission CA/24/00958/VAR for the two-storey detached dwelling, following demolition of existing garage and side extension to number 40 Grasmere road;
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Greenleas The Drove Chestfield Kent CT5 3NY
T1) Oak 3rd Reduction, no more than 4 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Portways The Drive Chestfield Kent CT5 3NS
Erection of single storey detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Bridge House Molehill Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3PD
T2 - Oak - remove, located to front side of property. T3 - Oak - remove, located to rear side of property. The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the trees on the soil below building fou
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 7 Woodvale Avenue Chestfield Kent CT5 3NJ
Single-storey front extension together with alterations to external materials and fenestration to all elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 87 Chestfield Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3JH
T1, T2 - 2no Poplar trees, reduction of 2 metres to previous points in front garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 4 Cherry Orchard Chestfield Kent CT5 3NQ
T1 Damson tree located in the front garden - fell. T2 Field Maple tree located in the front garden - 25% reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Serenus The Drove Chestfield Kent CT5 3NY
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission CA/25/02000
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Chestfield Farm Court The Drove Chestfield Kent CT5 3NX
Single-storey rear extension following the removal of part of the garage; construction of a garden room; and installation of two rooflights to front roofslope of main house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 109 Chestfield Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3LT
First floor side extension together with balcony to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 13 Willow Way Chestfield Kent CT5 3JJ
Hazel hedge row to be cut to approximately 8ft from ground located at the front boundary of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 86 Chestfield Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3LT
Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) of planning permission CA/25/01326/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Serenus The Drove Chestfield Kent CT5 3NY
Poplar (T1) - 1/3rd reduction. About 6m from the top as shown on photo 1within the rear garden, Fell Hawthorn (T2) in front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Huddlestone The Drove Chestfield Kent CT5 3NY
TPO No 7 1969 Black Poplar tree located in the front garden - re-pollard.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Robins Grove The Drive Chestfield Kent CT5 3NW
Single storey side and rear extension with first floor rear extension, erection of detached garage with office above and insertion of two front entrance gates following the demolition of existing gara
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 109 Chestfield Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3LT
T1 Fell Quercus petrea - Sessile oak in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Mancroft The Drove Chestfield Kent CT5 3NY
Two storey front extension and single storey rear extension together with first floor extension to side elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 6 Shepherds Walk Chestfield Kent CT5 3NB
Single-storey detached outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Greenleas The Drove Chestfield Kent CT5 3NY
T1 - Hawthorn tree, in rear garden, fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Chestfield in Kent
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chestfield a particularly low-crime area.
Chestfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, Hackington and Blean, Chestfield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chestfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Blean and Thornden Woods SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Chestfield
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Chestfield. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chestfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chestfield were full planning applications (23), listed building and heritage (18), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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