9 Union Road Bridge Kent CT4 5LN

Awaiting decision CA/26/00474
Council
Date received
23 Mar 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
CT4 5LN

Description

T1 - Hazel ,located in rear garden on rear boundary and overhanging neighbouring property, re-pollard cutting new growth back to previous pollard pruning points , T2 - Holly - located in rear garden on rear boundary and overhanging neighbouring property, reduce and reshape to 1m below gutter height of property to rear, reducing by 2-3m.

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