91 Chestfield Road Chestfield Kent CT5 3JH

Awaiting decision CA/26/00506
Council
Date received
27 Mar 2026
Date validated
27 Mar 2026
Postcode
CT5 3JH

Description

T1 & T2- Oak trees - crown lift trees to a height of 4.2 metres and clear phone cable located in front garden. T3-Damson tree, - crown lift tree to a height of 2.5 metres, crown reduce by 20% in height (1.5 metres) and shape sides located on rear boundary. T4 & T5-Hornbeam trees, crown reduce trees by 25% (maximum 1.5m height / 1 metre lateral) in both height and lateral spread, shape and crown lift away from neighbours boundary located on rear boundary.

4.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#181 of 282

Canterbury is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #260 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.

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
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #260 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