West Bay planning approval rate
West Bay ward in Canterbury has a 96.1% approval rate based on 127 planning decisions. Canterbury overall: 95.0%.
Last updated: May 2026
96.1%
ward approval rate
127
Decisions
122
Approved
5
Refused
95.0%
Canterbury average
West Bay is broadly in line with the Canterbury average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How West Bay compares
West Bay ward
96.1%
Canterbury overall
95.0%
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Recent decisions in West Bay
Replacement of windows and doors from uPVC to uPVC to rear conservatory together · Tue 17 Mar 2026
Front and side extensions to roof, rendering and cladding of all elevations toge · Mon 09 Mar 2026
Single-storey rear extension following the demolition of existing extension and · Wed 11 Feb 2026
Extension of existing rear veranda to rear elevation. · Tue 10 Feb 2026
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