62 - 63 John Wilson Business Park Harvey Drive Chestfield Kent CT5 3QT Data via plota.co.uk

CA/26/00612 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Change of use from vehicle repair workshop to vehicle spray booth together with filter extraction to roof.� Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Apr 2026
Approved
29 Jun 2026

Approved on 29 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Canterbury
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CT5 3QT
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Ward
Chestfield
Case officer
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Target decision
19 Jun 2026
Decision
GRANTED
Decision date
29 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
AAK Auto Services
Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#177 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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