Search Whitstable planning applications

92 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Whitstable · updated daily · Canterbury City Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 92 · received or decided in the last 90 days

69 Regent Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1JQAwaiting decisionT2 & T3-Eucalyptus trees, fell trees to ground level located on rear side boundary.Received 10 Nov 2026CA/26/01859
Hunstead Wood Primrose Hill Chartham Hatch KentAwaiting decisionT.P.O 3 of 1987 Coppicing of mature Sweet Chestnut trees on a rotation basis over an eight year period with not more than three quarters of an acre to be coppiced annually between November and end of March (areas 1-8 on sketch plan).Received 9 Nov 2026CA/26/01777
Land At Junction With May Street Sweechbridge Road Herne Bay KentAwaiting decisionDetails submitted pursuant to condition 31 (archaeological watching brief) of planning permission CA/24/02263/FUL.Received 9 Nov 2026CA/26/01856
Flat 4 Magnolia Court 51 Fitzroy Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2LFAwaiting decisionReplacement of timber windows with upvc to all elevations.Received 9 Nov 2026CA/26/01847
Land Rear Of 56-58 Central Parade Herne Bay KentAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to planning permission CA//05/00456 for the Demolition of existing flats and erection of a block of nine residential apartments; to allow change to window and door material from timber to upvc.Received 6 Nov 2026CA/26/01780

Planning in Whitstable

Approved: 96%; 204 of 209 decided
Decision time: about 12 weeks; on average

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

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Around Whitstable

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CT5 439 applications in the last 12 months

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About Whitstable

Whitstable is a vibrant town located in the Canterbury district of Kent, England, positioned on the north coast where the Swale meets the Greater Thames Estuary. Just five miles north of Canterbury and two miles west of Herne Bay, it had a population of 32,196 in 2021, making it an engaging area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.

Property prices in Whitstable show an average sale price of £428,429, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Whitstable has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitstable 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 Whitstable, 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, 281 planning applications were submitted near Whitstable. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (92), listed building and heritage (34), amendments (11).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitstable?

In the last 24 months, 281 planning applications were submitted near Whitstable. The approval rate is 96%.

How long do planning decisions take near Whitstable?

The average planning decision time near Whitstable is 81 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 Whitstable?

The planning approval rate near Whitstable is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitstable?

The most common type of planning application near Whitstable is full planning applications, with 92 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whitstable?

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