Two-storey detached dwelling at 97 Clare Road, Whitstable
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Canterbury Planning Committee on 6 Jan 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought full planning permission for a two-storey detached dwelling after demolishing the existing dwelling.
“Full planning permission is sought for a two-storey detached dwelling, following the demolition of the existing dwelling.”
Officer report
The site
The site was a single-storey detached dwelling on Clare Road in Whitstable, outside a conservation area and not a listed building.
“Clare Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EH PROPOSAL: Two-storey detached dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling…”
“APPLICATION TYPE: Full planning application…”
Officer report
The recommended decision
Approval was recommended because the proposal complied with relevant policies and was acceptable in design, living conditions, accommodation, parking and highways terms.
“Therefore subject to conditions, the proposed development is considered to have an acceptable impact on the living conditions of neighbouring property occupiers, in accordance with policy DBE3 of the adopted Canterbury District Local Plan 2017 and the NPPF.”
“Vehicular access to the proposed replacement dwelling would remain as existing, with two parking spaces provided to the front. The proposal would make adequate off-road parking provision and would not to be harmful to highway safety, in accordance with policies DBE3 and T9 of the adopted Canterbury District Local Plan 2017 and the NPPF.”
Officer report
What people objected to
Eleven neighbouring occupiers objected, citing loss of light, construction inconvenience, an out-of-character design, overbearing impact and insufficient parking.
“Letters were sent to neighbouring occupiers, to which 11 representations were received, objecting to the application on the following grounds:”
“Loss of light • Inconvenience from construction works • Design is out of character with the streetscene • Overbearing impact • Insufficient parking…”
Officer report
Members’ consideration
The application was brought to committee at a councillor’s request so members could consider its impact on neighbouring living conditions.
“The application is brought to the Planning Committee to determine at the request of Councillor Turnbull for members to consider the impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.”
“Character and appearance • Living conditions • Highways • Ecology and biodiversity…”
Officer report
The vote
Members agreed the proposal, with eight votes in favour, two against and no abstentions.
“When put to a vote, the proposal was AGREED.”
“For the proposal (8): Councillors Dixey, Edwards, McKenzie, Mellish, Prentice, D Smith, N Smith, Thomas…”
Minutes
Sources
- Canterbury Planning Committee minutes, 6 January 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Canterbury's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Canterbury Planning Committee
- Council
- Canterbury
- Date
- Tuesday 6 January 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
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- Agenda and papers (council website)
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- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
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