St Stephens planning approval rate
St Stephens ward in Canterbury has a 97.7% approval rate based on 298 planning decisions. Canterbury overall: 95.1%.
Last updated: August 2026
97.7%
ward approval rate
298
Decisions
291
Approved
7
Refused
95.1%
Canterbury average
St Stephens sits slightly above the Canterbury average, with a 2.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How St Stephens compares
St Stephens ward
97.7%
Canterbury overall
95.1%
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Recent decisions in St Stephens
T1 Crown lift and reduction from 9 metres to 6 metres of Magnolia tree in rear g · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Change of use of first-floor from residential to commercial use as dental practi · Tue 11 Aug 2026
T1-Twisted Willow, fell tree located in the rear garden. T2-Bay, reduce tree by · Tue 04 Aug 2026
T1 Judas tree located to the front of the property - 30% crown reduction. T2 Dam · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Rooflight to front elevation. · Tue 28 Jul 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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