31 Watling Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2UD Data via plota.co.uk

CA/26/01081 - Cons of Hab and Species Regs Awaiting decision

Proposal

An application under Conservation Habitat and Species Regulation 2017 to determine likely significant affects on European Site for the prior approval for change of use to 7 residential units. Prior Approval under CA/25/01510. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Council
Canterbury
Application type
Cons of Hab and Species Regs
Postcode
CT1 2UD
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
29 Jun 2026
Ward
Westgate
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
24 Aug 2026
Agent
Dan Town
Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#177 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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