Vehicle Testing Station Island Road Hersden Kent CT3 4HB

Awaiting decision CA/26/00138
Council
Date received
27 Jan 2026
Date validated
27 Jan 2026
Postcode
CT3 4HB

Description

Retrospective change of use of part of site to padel courts together with erection of canopy structure, clubhouse building and siting of shipping-style containers following demolition of existing building.

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