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
92.8%
Canterbury overall
95.0%
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Recent decisions in Heron
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. · Mon 23 Mar 2026
Single-storey front extension following the removal of existing bay window. · Wed 18 Mar 2026
Rear dormer extension · Tue 10 Mar 2026
Single-storey rear extension and raised platform, rear dormer and balcony to fir · Wed 04 Mar 2026
Demolition of row of 4 garage buildings. · Tue 03 Mar 2026
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