79 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3DZ

Awaiting decision CA/26/00325
Council
Date received
2 Mar 2026
Date validated
2 Mar 2026
Postcode
CT1 3DZ

Description

Two-storey and single-storey rear extension, single storey detached garage following the demolition of existing garage, conversion of the second garage to guest accommodation, replacement of the existing swimming pool with a greenhouse together with replacing the existing close boarded fence on front boundary, with a brick plinth and black metal railings above, brick piers and a black metal gate and reinstated brick wall with black metal railings above on the West side boundary and replacing the existing gravel drive with a new permeable paving drive.

Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#172 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Canterbury is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #250 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.

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 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #24 of 282
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #250 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