St Patrick Joy Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 4LS

Awaiting decision CA/26/00501
Council
Date received
26 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
CT5 4LS

Description

Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/25/00536/FUL for the two-storey rear extension and single-storey front and side extensions following demolition of existing extensions, together with external alterations, 4 rooflights, solar panels, canopy to front and side elevations. Two-storey detached outbuilding following the demolition of existing garage and car port, installation of electric gates to the vehicular access; to allow change of roof finishes to main house, annex and veranda from clay tiles to Spanish slate tiles, remove 3 velux roof lights from two-storey detached outbuilding roof and replace with new dormer, additional velux roof light to the loft storage area on main house.

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