55-58 Central Parade Herne Bay Kent CT6 5JG

Awaiting decision CA/26/00712
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
CT6 5JG

Description

Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/20/00861/FUL for the proposed 5 storey mixed used building comprising commercial space at ground floor, with 10 no. apartments above, together with associated access and parking, following demolition of existing buildings; to allow extension of smoke shaft, 2 roof mounted AOV units, raise window cills and heads to rear elevation, alterations to roof pitch angle, increase width to glazing to front elevation, enlargement of external terrace, raise flat roof height, raise dormer cills and heads to dormers.

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