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Thanet District Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Thanet District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,954Searchable applications
312Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 1,503 approved or refused records
112Refused applications
1,391 approved · 112 refused · 51 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 1 May 2019 to 31 Jul 2026. Most recent record check: 22 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information check local planning thanet (1)Local plan Page links found under local planPre-application advice Page links found under pre-application adviceConservation areas Page links found under conservation areas
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas27 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas5 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- DecidedF/TH/24/1427
Change of use from retail unit (use class E(a) to public house (sui generis) at ground floor level with installation of rear juliette balcony and bifold doors to replace existing window
Henrys 52 High Street Margate Kent CT9 1DT
Received 10 Dec 2024 - DecidedFH/TH/24/1429
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory together with conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation
Lamorna Arundel Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 5DZ
Received 10 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/24/1431
Alterations to roof including increase in ridge height and chimney stacks, insertion of rooflights, together with erection of rear dormer to facilitate formation of 1No 2 bed self-contained flat
73 Norfolk Road Margate Kent
Received 11 Dec 2024 - DecidedFH/TH/24/1432
Erection of garage following demolition of existing
1 High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QH
Received 11 Dec 2024 - DecidedCD/TH/24/1435
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the implementation of planning permission F/TH/11/0336, for the demolition of garage buildings and erection of 120 bedroom hotel with conference facility
Manston Court Garage Manston Road East Ramsgate Kent CT12 5BH
Received 11 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/24/1437
Change of use of basement to 1no. holiday let (use class C3) together with demolition of existing basement level extension, erection of basement level side extension, with erection of 2.5 metre high boundary wall to side elevation and balcony to rear at ground floor level.
11 Dalby Road Margate Kent CT9 2EX
Received 12 Dec 2024 - DecidedL/TH/24/1438
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing double glazed UPVC window and door to rear with single glazed timber framed windows
21 Paragon Court Fort Paragon Margate Kent CT9 1JB
Received 12 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/24/1441
Change of use and conversion of existing detached swimming pool building to three bed dwelling, alterations to the roof, with associated private amenity space and erection of detached 4 bay car port
7 Old Green Road Margate Kent CT9 3LZ
Received 13 Dec 2024 - DecidedA/TH/24/1445
Erection and display of 1No internally illuminated fascia sign and 3No non-illuminated panels
Star Signs UK Limited 16 Leigh Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 5EU
Received 13 Dec 2024 - DecidedFH/TH/24/1451
Formation of vehicular access
39 Park Lane Birchington Kent CT7 0AN
Received 16 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/24/1453
Change of use from public conveniences to 2No 1-bed self-contained flats
Public Conveniences Westbrook Bathing Pavilion Westbrook Promenade Margate Kent CT9 5DW
Received 16 Dec 2024 - DecidedFH/TH/24/1464
Erection of single storey front and single storey rear extensions together with extension to existing dropped kerb
235 Canterbury Road Margate Kent CT9 5JR
Received 18 Dec 2024 - DecidedFH/TH/24/1466
Erection of a first floor side extension with 3No rooflights to side elevation
295 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 3PA
Received 18 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/24/1472
Erection of 1no. 5 bed 3 storey dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling together with ground floor terrace to rear and 1st floor balcony and roof terrace, erection of gate and timber fencing and installation of a heat pump and swimming pool. (self build)
74 Stone Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 1EB
Received 19 Dec 2024 - DecidedCON/TH/24/1476
Application for approval of Conditions 4 (Sustainable Surface Water Drainage) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/22/0649 for the erection of part 3 storey / part 4 storey building to provide 35 Retirement Living apartments for older persons, with associated communal facilities, parking and landscaping.
St Peters Presbytery 117 Canterbury Road Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8NW
Received 20 Dec 2024 - DecidedL/TH/24/1478
Application for Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations to facilitate conversion to flats
National Westminster Bank 53 - 55 High Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 9RJ
Received 20 Dec 2024 - DecidedR/TH/24/1481
Application for reserved matters for the approval of layout, scale, landscaping and appearance for the erection of 312 dwellings (Phase 2) pursuant to outline permission OL/TH/20/0847 (Outline application for the erection of up to 450 residential dwellings) with highways infrastructure works, new public open space, public realm works, landscaping and associated works.
Land And Buildings On The North West Side Of Shottendane Road Margate Kent
Received 20 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/24/1484
Replacement of existing bay window to side elevation with door
Ramsgate Police Station 26 - 28 York Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 9DS
Received 23 Dec 2024 - DecidedFH/TH/24/1486
Erection of single storey rear extension, side roof extension, rear decking and flue, alterations to fenestration (Retrospective)
26 Coxes Lane Ramsgate Kent CT12 6SA
Received 23 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/24/1493
Change of Use of existing bank (use class E(c)) to 1no 3 bed flat, 1no 2bed flat and 4no 1bed flats (Use Class C3) together with retention of commercial use (Class E) on part of ground floor
National Westminster Bank 53 - 55 High Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 9RJ
Received 23 Dec 2024 - Awaiting decisionF/TH/24/1494
Erection of a third floor extension and a four storey rear extension together with alterations to fenestration
Pantelis 42 - 44 Harbour Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 8HA
Received 24 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/25/0001
Change of use from former care home to up to 17no. bedroom residential family centre (Use Class C2)
Buckmaster Memorial Home 7 Western Esplanade Broadstairs Kent CT10 1TG
Received 25 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/25/0002
Erection of a four storey building to provide 5No. 2-bed and 4No. 1-bed self contained flats together with associated access, landscaping and parking
Land Rear Of 8 - 9 Marine Gardens Margate Kent
Received 27 Dec 2024 - DecidedF/TH/25/0003
Erection of 10.9 metre high structure accommodating 3no. padel courts, clubhouse and seating area (use class F2), with associated parking to be accessed off New Haine Road
Land West Of New Haine Road Ramsgate Kent
Received 2 Jan 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Thanet District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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