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West Bay planning approval rate

West Bay ward in Canterbury has a 96.3% approval rate based on 136 planning decisions. Canterbury overall: 93.6%.

Last updated: September 2026

96.3%
ward approval rate
136
Decisions
131
Approved
5
Refused
93.6%
Canterbury average

West Bay sits slightly above the Canterbury average, with a 2.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How West Bay compares

West Bay ward (136 decided)
96.3%
Canterbury overall (7,140 decided)
93.6%
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Recent decisions in West Bay

Single-storey dwelling and single-storey detached annexe following demolition of · Mon 24 Aug 2026
Approved
First floor extension. · Thu 20 Aug 2026
Approved
Insertion of side dormers, roof extension and balcony to front elevation. · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Approved
Detached two-storey dwelling following demolition of existing one-storey dwellin · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Approved

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