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

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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

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