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17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Hardres · updated daily · Canterbury City Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 17 · received or decided in the last 12 months

2 Shop Cottages Hardres Court Road Lower Hardres Kent CT4 5NUAwaiting decisionProposed front porch and insertion of first floor side window.Received 16 Oct 2026CA/26/01731
Camellias Faussett Hill Street End Lower Hardres Kent CT4 7ALApproved1. Silver birch, removal of tree located on roadside front boundary of property. 2. 3x Silver Birches, reduction of trees by 20% located on the left-hand boundary. 3. Silver birch, Reduction of silver birch by 20% located in rear garden. 4. Sycamore, reduction of tree by 30% located on the right hand boundary of the rear garden.Conservation Area NoticeReceived 24 Aug 2026Decided 24 Sep 2026CA/26/01368
Gate Cottage Hardres Court Road Lower Hardres Kent CT4 5NPApprovedSingle storey side extension and dormer to side with rooflight.Received 17 Jul 2026Decided 21 Sep 2026CA/26/01214
Street End Place Hardres Court Road Lower Hardres Kent CT4 5NPApprovedSingle-storey side extension to outbuilding.Full ApplicationReceived 1 May 2026Decided 15 Jun 2026CA/26/00737
15 Whitehill Close Lower Hardres Kent CT4 7AQApprovedT.P.O. no 4 1964 T1 Beech tree located in the rear garden - 3 metre height reduction to previous points and 3 metre reduction to NW canopy. T2 Sycamore tree located in the rear garden - 3 metre reduction to previous points.Received 9 Apr 2026Decided 4 Jun 2026CA/26/00573

Planning in Lower Hardres

Approved: 94%; 17 of 18 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Hardres in the last 24 months, from Canterbury City Council's planning register.

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Around Lower Hardres

Postcode districts

CT4 373 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Canterbury City Council

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About Lower Hardres

Lower Hardres is a village located in the City of Canterbury district of Kent, England. Previously a civil parish, it is now part of the parish of Lower Hardres and Nackington, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications within this charming rural community. The settlement has a population of approximately 570. It sits within the Lower Hardres and Nackington district.

Lower Hardres covers an area of approximately 9.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lower Hardres a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Hardres has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Hardres 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 Lower Hardres, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Lower Hardres. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (9), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Hardres?

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Lower Hardres. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Lower Hardres?

The average planning decision time near Lower Hardres is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Lower Hardres?

The planning approval rate near Lower Hardres is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Hardres?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Hardres is listed building consent applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Hardres?

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