St Stephens planning approval rate
St Stephens ward in Canterbury has a 97.8% approval rate based on 275 planning decisions. Canterbury overall: 95.0%.
Last updated: May 2026
97.8%
ward approval rate
275
Decisions
269
Approved
6
Refused
95.0%
Canterbury average
St Stephens sits slightly above the Canterbury average, with a 2.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How St Stephens compares
St Stephens ward
97.8%
Canterbury overall
95.0%
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Recent decisions in St Stephens
Plane tree located in the rear garden - pollard to 3 metres. Fig tree located in · Thu 19 Mar 2026
Single-storey rear extension to existing garage. · Mon 16 Mar 2026
Single-storey detached outbuilding for use as garden room in rear garden. · Thu 12 Mar 2026
Single-storey detached outbuilding for use as ancillary to the use of the house · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Change of use of land from amenity space to garden and replacement fences and bo · Thu 19 Feb 2026
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