8 Cornwallis Circle Whitstable Kent CT5 1DU Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision CA/26/00967
Council
Date received
8 Jun 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
CT5 1DU

Description

T1 - To sectionally fell to ground level Laurel tree by house in rear garden as it is showing signs of disease and the vitality is weak and evidence of beetle can be found on the trunk T2 - To crown reduce Sycamore tree by 3 metres (30%) in both height and lateral spread and shape in rear garden. Crown before 13m x 9m / crown after 10m x 6m. Affecting neighbouring gardens. T3 - To sectionally fell to ground level Elder tree on rear boundary. The tree is self sown and beginning to bind and rub the roots of 2nd sycamore tree. Data via plota.co.uk

Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#177 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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