The Boat House 12 Marine Terrace Whitstable Kent CT5 1EJ

Decided CA/26/00256
Council
Date received
12 Feb 2026
Date validated
12 Feb 2026
Postcode
CT5 1EJ

Description

T1-Laurus nobilis, reduce crown dimensions by 50%, removing approx. 1 metres from the branch tips located in rear garden. T2-wild cherry, reduce crown dimensions by 50%, removing approx. 1.5 metres from the branch tips located in rear garden. T3-Evergreen Oak, reduce crown dimensions by 50%, removing approx. 2 metres from the branch tips located in rear garden. T4-Prunus, reduce crown dimensions by 50%, removing approx. 1.5 metres from the branch tips located in rear garden. T5- cherry laurel, reduce crown dimensions by 50%, cutting back by up to 1.5m from the tips located in rear garden. T6- fig, Reduce crown dimensions by 50% removing 1-1.5m of growth located in rear garden.

Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#177 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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