Architecture, Planning and Streetscapes

The role of our Working Group is to provide advice and comments on any matters affecting the architecture, planning and design of the city.

Projects include:

• Ongoing scrutiny and comments on development proposals and planning applications to Canterbury City Council which are insensitive to the quality and vulnerability of our unique build heritage
• Working closely with the Canterbury Heritage and Design Forum
• Organising the biennial Canterbury Society Design Awards (with awards under various categories including new buildings, urban spaces, retrofits, housing)
• Working with Canterbury City Council on the production of its revised Shopfront Guidelines
• Submitted consultation responses to the Council’s LUF (Levelling Up Fund) especially with regard to the proposed restoration of the castle.
• Campaigning for the abolition of plastic windows in conservation areas
• Re-furbishing of St Dunstan’s pedestrians’ underpass (completed November 2020)
• Photographic competitions.