Kent And Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3NG Data via plota.co.uk

CA/26/00520 - Prior - St alne solar panel non domestic Decided

Proposal

Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for installation of roof mounted solar panels. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Prior Approval Not Required
13 May 2026

Prior Approval Not Required on 13 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Canterbury
Application type
Prior - St alne solar panel non domestic
Postcode
CT1 3NG
Received
29 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Ward
Barton
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
25 May 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Lee Evans Partnership LLP
Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#177 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Canterbury is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #259 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Canterbury decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #54 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #24 of 292
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #259 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #209 of 292
82%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
37 decided
978
Total decisions
65 refused in 2025