Search Herne Bay planning applications
42 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Herne Bay · updated daily · Canterbury City Council
- 14 Stanley Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5SHAwaiting decisionHawthorne in rear garden, prune overhanging branches and reduce the height by 30%.Received 3 Nov 2026CA/26/01551
- Land South Of Greenhill Road Herne BayAwaiting decisionDetails submitted pursuant to condition 21 (Surface Water) of phase 3 and 4 of planning permission CA//17/02907/OUTReceived 29 Oct 2026CA/26/01791
- 11 Mickleburgh Hill Herne Bay Kent CT6 6AAAwaiting decisionInstallation of 16 solar panels to front roof slope together with installation of EV charging point.Received 27 Oct 2026CA/26/01776
- 144 Mortimer Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 5DXAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for installation of security roller shutter to front elevation, replacement first floor window from timber to UPVC to front elevation and part change of use from commercial to residential.Received 26 Oct 2026CA/26/01774
- Cedar Oaks 68 Cavendish Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5BBAwaiting decisionReplacement front timber windows to white uPVC (retrospective).Received 26 Oct 2026CA/26/01770
Planning in Herne Bay
- Approved
- 95%
- 211 of 215 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Herne Bay in the last 24 months, from Canterbury City Council's planning register.
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Around Herne Bay
Postcode districts
CT6 245 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Canterbury City Council
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About Herne Bay
Herne Bay is a charming seaside town located on the north coast of Kent, just 6 miles from Canterbury and 4 miles from Whitstable. Part of the City of Canterbury local government district, it offers a mix of coastal attractions and countryside. Notably, Herne Bay features the world's first freestanding purpose-built Clock Tower, constructed in 1837, and once boasted the second-longest pier in the UK until 1978. This vibrant town presents numerous opportunities for planning applications, particularly in coastal development and heritage conservation. The town has a population of approximately 38,385 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Canterbury district.
Herne Bay covers an area of approximately 10.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Herne Bay show an average sale price of £352,991, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Herne Bay 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 (May 2026). This makes Herne Bay a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Herne Bay has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Herne Bay 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Herne Bay, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 261 planning applications were submitted near Herne Bay. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (130), listed building and heritage (58), outline applications (15). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).