Canterbury Cathedral The Precincts Canterbury Kent CT1 2EH

Awaiting decision CA/26/00690
Council
Date received
24 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
CT1 2EH

Description

1. Morus alba - Approximately 10No branches less than 100mm diameter to be removed from the north side of the tree canopy at between approximately 4m and 5m from ground level. The branches overhang the boundary wall of the Archdeacon's garden at this point, growing towards the rear face of the Archbishops Palace. The works are required to allow the erection of scaffolding between the boundary wall and the Archbishops Palace.

Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#172 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Canterbury is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #250 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.

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 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #24 of 282
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #250 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