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Planning - Development Control Homepage

Artists impression of a building This section deals with all applications for planning permission, advertisement consent, listed building consent and related matters. Officers are involved in pre-application discussions, the processing of applications and any queries following the determination of applications. The average yearly number of applications is around 2000.

The section also deals with planning appeals, whether by written representation, local inquiry or informal hearing.

How can we help?

Interactive map of planning applications

Guidance on using the interactive maps is available by selecting help at the top right-hand corner of the map. Each blue triangle on the map represents an individual planning application or appeal and once selected further details of the case are displayed underneath the map. Additional information is available by selecting the application number which links to our online database of planning applications and appeals.

We are currently working on developing this facility and interactive maps of historic planning applications and appeals will be available during the coming months.


 


Planning Portal

Planning PortalCanterbury City Council provides information and services about Planning in partnership with the Planning Portal.

The Planning Portal is an online resource for planning information and services set up to help anyone who wants to know more about the planning process in England and Wales.

  • Enter the planning Portal
  • Planning Portal guide - provides a brief introduction to the planning system and includes general guidance for works you need planning permission for.
  • Apply online - create an electronic application and submit it to us online.
  • Appeals - if your application isn't decided within a set period, or you disagree with our decision, you have a right to appeal.
  • Plans
  • Research