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St Stephens planning approval rate

St Stephens ward in Canterbury has a 99.2% approval rate based on 124 planning decisions. Canterbury overall: 94.6%.

Last updated: April 2026

99.2%
ward approval rate
124
Decisions
123
Approved
1
Refused
94.6%
Canterbury average

St Stephens sits slightly above the Canterbury average, with a 4.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How St Stephens compares

St Stephens ward (124 decided)
99.2%
Canterbury overall (4,270 decided)
94.6%
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Recent decisions in St Stephens

Single-storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory. · Mon 19 Dec 2022
Approved
Air source heat pump installation to side elvation, canopy to porch, repositioni · Mon 19 Dec 2022
Approved
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing single-storey rear · Thu 08 Dec 2022
Approved
Installation of 2 rooflights to front and rear elevation. · Tue 22 Nov 2022
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,270 decisions.

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