38 Nelson Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1EA Data via plota.co.uk

CA/26/01042 - Conservation Area Notice Awaiting decision

Proposal

T1 - To crown reduce Plum tree by 2 metres in height (30%), crown lift to fence height and shape into a parasol in rear garden to bring it back into shape. Crown before 7 x 6m / crown after going back to previous cutting points 4 x 3m. T2 - To fell to ground level Gelder Rose tree by shed in rear garden as the tree is becoming unstable due to irregular growth and is being dominated by other trees. T4 - To fell to ground level Holly tree by decking in rear garden due to the decking being replaced and the self sown tree is currently in the way… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Canterbury
Application type
Conservation Area Notice
Postcode
CT5 1EA
Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
19 Jun 2026
Ward
Gorrell
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
31 Jul 2026
Agent
A. Bird Tree Surgery Ltd
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