Drochaid 74 Bridge Down Bridge Kent CT4 5BA

Decided CA/26/00192
Council
Date received
4 Feb 2026
Date validated
4 Feb 2026
Postcode
CT4 5BA

Description

T1) Cherry - To fell to the ground, as over hanging fence line and under canopy of another larger Cherry. T2) Sycamore - To reduce canopy 30% taking 3.5m off height, 2m off side. T3 Sycamore - To reduce canopy 35% taking 4m off the height, 2.5-3m off side. T4) Triple stem Sycamore- To pollard back to old pollard points, taking 4m off the height. T5) Double stem Sycamore- To pollard back to old pollard points, taking 4m off the height. T6) Sycamore- To pollard back to old pollard points, taking 4m off the height. All trees located in surrounding garden of the property

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