8 Woodcote Chestfield Kent CT5 3QB Data via plota.co.uk

CA/26/00997 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Retrospective application for single-storey garage extension. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Jun 2026
Approved
12 Aug 2026

Approved on 12 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 14 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Canterbury
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CT5 3QB
Received
17 Jun 2026
Validated
17 Jun 2026
Ward
Chestfield
Parish
Chestfield
Case officer
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Target decision
12 Aug 2026
Decision
GRANTED
Decision date
12 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
James Carney Architects Ltd

Public comments

3comments received
1 objecting1 neutral1 supporting

33% support · above the UK average of 15%

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 14 Aug 2026

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Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#158 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Canterbury is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #259 out of 296. 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, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #18 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 296
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #259 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #176 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
29 decided
925
Total decisions
45 refused in the year to March 2026