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Westgate planning approval rate

Westgate ward in Canterbury has a 92.1% approval rate based on 915 planning decisions. Canterbury overall: 95.0%.

Last updated: June 2026

92.1%
ward approval rate
915
Decisions
843
Approved
72
Refused
95.0%
Canterbury average

Westgate is 2.9 percentage points below the Canterbury average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Westgate compares

Westgate ward (915 decided)
92.1%
Canterbury overall (10,849 decided)
95.0%
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Recent decisions in Westgate

Application for Listed Building Consent for external and internal alterations in · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of external fire staircase along with replacement of timber window to a · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Approved
Replacement rear door and windows from timber to uPVC. · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Approved
Retrospective Application for installation of kitchen extraction system, retract · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Approved
Application for Listed Building Consent for external alterations including the i · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Approved

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