Seaton House Seaton Road Ickham Kent CT3 1SL Data via plota.co.uk

CA/26/00098 - Conservation Area Notice Approved

Proposal

T1) Beech Tree in very close proximity to the building and inspection chamber leading to property drainage system. Remove to ground level in stages to reduce the risk of ground heave. T2) Beech Tree in poor condition and close proximity to Stable Block, currently causing damage to roof. Remove to ground level. T3) Beech Tree in poor condition and close proximity to Stable Block, currently causing damage to roof,. Remove to ground level. T4) Magnolia Tree in close proximity to building. Remove to ground level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jan 2026
Approved
26 Feb 2026

Approved on 26 Feb 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Canterbury
Application type
Conservation Area Notice
Postcode
CT3 1SL
Received
23 Jan 2026
Validated
23 Jan 2026
Ward
Little Stour And Adisham
Parish
Ickham And Well
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
6 Mar 2026
Decision
NO OBJECTION
Decision date
26 Feb 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Birch Tree Care
Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#177 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Canterbury is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #259 out of 292. 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 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #24 of 292
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #259 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #209 of 292
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