Design Vision for Canterbury District
The council is asking residents for their views on the design of new development, to help shape the vision for a new Design Code for Canterbury District.
A design code is a planning document that sets out specific design requirements for new development. For example:
- the layout, including street pattern
- how landscaping should be approached, including the importance of streets being tree-lined
- the height of buildings and façade materials
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) recommends that design codes be produced for local areas as one of a suite of tools to ensure design quality in new developments.
The council, along with other neighbouring councils in East Kent, has been awarded government funding through the Planning Skills Delivery Fund for the first stage of preparing a design code – developing a vision.
We are working with experts BPTW, Design South East and Create Streets to deliver the project.
Your feedback is a chance to positively influence the design of future development in the district and will help shape the overall vision of a future design code.
Have your say
Give us your views by completing our questionnaire by midnight on Sunday 9 November 2025.
Alternatively, you can email your comments to policy@canterbury.gov.uk or write to Policy Team, Canterbury City Council, 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2UR.
Paper copies of the questionnaire are available on request. If you need a paper copy, please contact email policy@canterbury.gov.uk.
Published: 29 September 2025