Tankerton, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tankerton, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tankerton are administered by Canterbury City Council. View the full Canterbury City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tankerton
Tankerton is a charming suburb of Whitstable in Kent, southeast England, developed in the late 19th century as a seaside destination for holidaymakers arriving by train. This area is part of the Canterbury City Council ward, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and developments within the region.
Population: 3,529 (2021) · Area: 1.0 km²
District: Canterbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £428,429 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tankerton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tankerton.
- 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 Tankerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Tankerton.
- - 20 Swalecliffe Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2PR
Single-storey front and rear extension, hip-to-gable extension to rear elevation following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 53 Southwood Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2PW
Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/26/00235/FUL for the Single-storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing rear extension; to allow increase to side extension depth a
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 88 Highgate Road Whitstable Kent CT5 3HP
Single-storey side extension and conservatory following demolition of existing extension and conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Land South Of The Ridgeway Whitstable Kent CT5 3PT
Details submitted pursuant to condition 17 (Highway Safety) of planning permission CA/25/00208/FUL. 1- Covering Letter 2- 'Condition 17 Bridleway CW40 Crossing' prepared by Bellamy Roberts reference 6
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Land South Of The Ridgeway Whitstable Kent CT5 3PT
Details submitted pursuant to condition 7 (Landscaping), 9 (Overflow Car Park),11 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 18 (Construction Ecological Management Plan), 19 (Ecological Enhancement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 62 - 63 John Wilson Business Park Harvey Drive Chestfield Kent CT5 3QT
Change of use from vehicle repair workshop to vehicle spray booth together with filter extraction to roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 2 Foxgrove Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1PB
Single-storey rear and side extension following the demolition of existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 36 Swalecliffe Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2PP
Single storey annexe in rear garden together with widening of existing access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 40 Graystone Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2JX
Two-storey and single-storey side extension, first floor window in existing side elevation and erection of single-storey outbuilding following the demolition of existing garage and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - A1 To A2 Reception And Break Out Area Clover House John Wilson Business Park Harvey Drive Chestfield Kent CT5 3QZ
Erection and display of 1 non illuminated aluminium fascia sign and 1 non illuminated aluminium totem sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 53 Southwood Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2PW
Single-storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 55 Queens Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2JL
Two-storey side extension, 3 dormers to front elevation and 2 Dormers to side elevations together with 2 metre Boundary Fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 140 Northwood Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2HE
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 72 Baddlesmere Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2LA
Single-storey side and rear extension with patio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 54 Highgate Road Whitstable Kent CT5 3HW
Single-storey detached outbuilding as home office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 36 Baddlesmere Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2LD
Single-storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing porch and conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 62 Clover Rise Whitstable Kent CT5 3HT
Single storey rear extension, removal of chimney, together with external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Beeches 3 Nacholt Close Whitstable Kent CT5 1NZ
Single-storey detached outbuilding for use as ancillary accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Sea Star 36 Graystone Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2JX
Single-storey rear extension together with raised decking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 31 Fitzroy Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2LG
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use of garage to living accommodation together with replacement of garage door opening and insertion of window and alterations of front porc
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Tankerton in Kent
Tankerton is a charming suburb of Whitstable in Kent, southeast England, developed in the late 19th century as a seaside destination for holidaymakers arriving by train. This area is part of the Canterbury City Council ward, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and developments within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,529 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Canterbury district.
Tankerton covers an area of approximately 1.0 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 Tankerton show an average sale price of £428,429, 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 Tankerton a particularly low-crime area.
Tankerton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Church Street, Whitstable, Tankerton, Chestfield, Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, Whitstable Station. 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 Tankerton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tankerton Slopes SSSI, Thanet Coast SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tankerton Slopes and Swalecliffe; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay. 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, Tankerton 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 Tankerton
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Tankerton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Tankerton.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Tankerton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tankerton were full planning applications (60), listed building and heritage (10), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 65% 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, 91 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 47 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Whitstable planning applications
- South Street planning applications
- Chestfield planning applications
- Swalecliffe planning applications
- Lower Island planning applications
- Radfall planning applications
- Clapham Hill planning applications
- Seasalter planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.