Hales Place, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hales Place, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Hales Place
Hales Place is a residential area situated within the civil parish of Hackington, located to the north of Canterbury in Kent. This vibrant community is home to many students from the nearby University of Kent, making it a lively hub for potential planning applications related to housing, amenities, and local infrastructure.
District: Canterbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 012H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hales Place.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hales Place.
- 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 Hales Place based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Hales Place.
- - 4A Hales Drive Canterbury Kent CT2 7AB
Change of use from residential to commercial use as dental practice.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 9 St Stephen's Green Canterbury Kent CT2 7JU
T1-Bay, sectionally fell tree to ground level located on rear side boundary. T2-Holly, sectionally fell tree to ground level located on rear side boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 9 St Stephen's Green Canterbury Kent CT2 7JU
T.P.O No 1 1963 T3-Conifer tree, sectionally fell to ground level located on rear side boundary. T4-Conifer tree, crown reduce tree by 50% in height on rear boundary and trim sides leaving enough of a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 42 The Crescent Canterbury Kent CT2 7AW
Single-storey side extension together with pitched roof to garage following partial demolition of existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Boundary House St Stephen's Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 7AS
Erection of wall along southern boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 2 Downs Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7AY
Single-storey detached outbuilding for use as ancillary to the use of the house in multiple occupation on the land
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 3 The Crescent Canterbury Kent CT2 7AQ
T.P.O No 2 1973, T1 Horse Chestnut, crown thin by 20%, G2 Macrocarpa and Sycamore reduce height by 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 29 Hales Drive Canterbury Kent CT2 7AB
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Boundary House St Stephen's Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 7AS
Erection of wall along southern boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 46 St Michael's Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7HG
Porch to front elevation following demolition of existing porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 1 Stephenson Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7LA
Roof extension with dormers to side, together with single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage and conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Westwood Hackington Close Canterbury Kent CT2 7BB
Variation of condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission CA/19/10187/FUL for the proposed 2 no. three-storey detached dwellings following demolition of existing detached two-storey dwelling; to allo
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - The Archbishops School St Stephen's Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 7AP
Too1 - Birch, remove dead branch. Too2 - Cherry Plum, reduce by 20%. Too3 - Maple, fell. Too4 - Common Ash, fell Too6 - Common Ash ,remove dead wood. Too7- Maple, fell. Too8 - Maple ,fell Too9 - Commo
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 36 Orchard Close Canterbury Kent CT2 7AL
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed single-storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - The Rectory St Stephen's Green Canterbury Kent CT2 7JU
T1 - Conifer tree- fell T2 - fig tree- fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 55 The Crescent Canterbury Kent CT2 7AW
#5 day exemption request# - T.P.O. no 2 1973, T1 and T2 Silver Birches -fell, T3 remove dead limb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Downs Road St Stephen's Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 7AS
1. Reduce the height of the trees to 1.8m within 8m of 107 Downs Road and 15m of 113 Downs Road, as per the reports provided. The trees are as shown as TG1 on sketch plan 107 Downs Road and H1 Site Pl
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 37 The Crescent Canterbury Kent CT2 7AW
T.P.O No 2 1973, T1,2 Oak (x2). Crown reduce the Oaks by 1m back to previous points, T2,3 Leylandii (x2) reduce the top of the Leylandii back to previous points and lift the lowest limbs to make room
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-04-29
View full details - - Land Between Westwood And Spinney, Hackington Close Canterbury CT2 7BB
Detached three-storey dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Hales Place in Kent
Hales Place is a residential area situated within the civil parish of Hackington, located to the north of Canterbury in Kent. This vibrant community is home to many students from the nearby University of Kent, making it a lively hub for potential planning applications related to housing, amenities, and local infrastructure. It sits within the Canterbury district.
Property prices in Hales Place show an average sale price of £385,702, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hales Place a particularly low-crime area.
Hales Place has 12 conservation areas within its boundaries: Harbledown, Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, Hackington and Blean, Canterbury St Stephen's, Canterbury Whitstable Road, Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, St Stephen's, Tyler Hill, Allcroft Grange, Hackington, Canterbury Alma, Clyde and Notley Street, Canterbury West Station, Canterbury City, Canterbury London Road, Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, Hackington. 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 Hales Place includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Blean and Thornden Woods SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Hales Place
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Hales Place. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hales Place may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hales Place were full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (5), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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