Touchstones The Drive Chestfield Kent CT5 3NW

Awaiting decision CA/26/00500
Council
Date received
26 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
CT5 3NW

Description

T1 - To reduce all upright branches in Willow tree back to the previous pollard knuckles (maximum 4 metres / 30%) leaving the lower crown as a weeping shape. Crown before - 13m x 10m / crown after - 9m x 10m. T1 Located in rear garden. T2 - To sectionally fell to ground level Cherry Plum tree in front garden as the property owner wishes to remove raised bed it is situated in and wants to turf the area and plant a new trees elsewhere in the garden.. T2 Located in front garden.

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