Cathedral Choir House 18 The Precincts Canterbury Kent CT1 2EL

Awaiting decision CA/26/00770
Council
Date received
7 May 2026
Date validated
7 May 2026
Postcode
CT1 2EL

Description

Installation of raised timber landing with steps and ramp to the existing single storey side extension.

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