19 Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3JB

Decided CA/26/00132
Council
Date received
27 Jan 2026
Date validated
27 Jan 2026
Postcode
CT1 3JB

Description

T1 & T3) -2 Maple trees on rear boundary -fell, T2, T4 & T5) - 3 remaining Maple trees crown reduce 3 by approx. 3 metres in height (25%) and shape lifting on rear boundary, T6) -Laburnum tree prune and reduce by up to 1 metre (15%) in both height and lateral spread in rear garden, T7 & T8) - 2 Norway Maple trees on rear side boundary fell, T9) - Ash tree on rear side boundary fell, T10) - Spindle tree reduce and shape by 1-2 metres (25%) in both height and lateral spread leaving a screen on rear side boundary. .

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