31 Ethelbert Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3NF

Awaiting decision CA/26/00617
Council
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
CT1 3NF

Description

T1) Yew and privet hedges (c0.3m cut), located to front of property, T2) Magnolia and Silver birch prune up to 2m new branches, T3) Holly cut back (c 0.5m), T4) Yew cut back (c0.5m), T5) Blue fir tree trim back (c0.5m), T6) Cob tree, Cherry, Canadian maple, toffee tree, and 9 sycamores removing new growth annually c1-2m, T7) Holly -Fell located in rear garden.

4.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#181 of 282

Canterbury is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #260 out of 282. 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.

Canterbury decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #54 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #24 of 282
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #260 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #202 of 282
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