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Heron planning approval rate

Heron ward in Canterbury has a 92.8% approval rate based on 601 planning decisions. Canterbury overall: 95.0%.

Last updated: May 2026

92.8%
ward approval rate
601
Decisions
558
Approved
43
Refused
95.0%
Canterbury average

Heron is 2.2 percentage points below the Canterbury average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Heron compares

Heron ward (601 decided)
92.8%
Canterbury overall (10,484 decided)
95.0%
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Recent decisions in Heron

Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. · Mon 23 Mar 2026
Approved
Single-storey front extension following the removal of existing bay window. · Wed 18 Mar 2026
Approved
Rear dormer extension · Tue 10 Mar 2026
Approved
Single-storey rear extension and raised platform, rear dormer and balcony to fir · Wed 04 Mar 2026
Approved
Demolition of row of 4 garage buildings. · Tue 03 Mar 2026
Approved

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