New build approval rate in Canterbury
Canterbury approved 87.6% of new build applications, based on 137 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
87.6%
new build approval rate
137
New build decisions
120
Approved
17
Refused
93.6%
Canterbury overall
New build applications are refused more often than the Canterbury average (93.6%).
How new build applications compare in Canterbury
New build
87.6%
Canterbury all applications
93.6%
Before you apply in Canterbury
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's new build approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Free planning check for Canterbury →
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Planning professional? PlanningLens runs refusal alerts and evidence packs for Canterbury and any other published UK council. See the data services →
Other project types in Canterbury
96.4%
94.5%
97.3%
93.7%
94.9%
98.5%
94.5%
98.4%
91.2%
95.8%
96.2%
94.7%
84.6%
90.9%
85.7%