Chestfield planning approval rate
Chestfield ward in Canterbury has a 96.1% approval rate based on 614 planning decisions. Canterbury overall: 95.0%.
Last updated: May 2026
96.1%
ward approval rate
614
Decisions
590
Approved
24
Refused
95.0%
Canterbury average
Chestfield is broadly in line with the Canterbury average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Chestfield compares
Chestfield ward
96.1%
Canterbury overall
95.0%
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Recent decisions in Chestfield
T1 White Poplar tree located in the rear garden - 25% crown reduction. T2 Ash tr · Thu 26 Mar 2026
Single-storey rear and side extension and roof extension to side elevation. · Fri 13 Mar 2026
T1 - To crown reduce weeping Pear tree by 2 metres in height (25%), reduce sides · Thu 12 Mar 2026
T1 - To sectionally fell to ground level Apple tree in rear garden showing signs · Thu 12 Mar 2026
Single-storey extension to rear garage to form annexe. · Thu 12 Mar 2026
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