135 Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3NX

Decided CA/26/00313
Council
Date received
27 Feb 2026
Date validated
27 Feb 2026
Postcode
CT1 3NX

Description

T1-Yew, reduce tree to gutter height a maximum of 2 metres in height and 0.5 metres from the sides (20%) and into a cylindrical shape located in rear garden. T2-Beech, crown reduce tree by 2 metres in height and shape located in rear garden. T3-Holly, reduce tree by 0.5 metres in height to the height of the cable on wall.

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