Broadstairs, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadstairs, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Broadstairs are administered by Thanet District Council. View the full Thanet District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Broadstairs
Broadstairs is a picturesque coastal town located on the Isle of Thanet in east Kent, approximately 80 miles from London. As part of the civil parish of Broadstairs and St Peter's, it boasts a population of around 25,000 residents. Renowned as one of Thanet's premier seaside resorts, Broadstairs offers rich history and charm, with its name originating from a historic flight of chalk steps leading to an 11th-century shrine. This vibrant community is an attractive location for planning applications, particularly in the context of coastal development and tourism.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,254 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thanet
- Parliamentary constituency: East Thanet
- LSOA: Thanet 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broadstairs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadstairs.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Broadstairs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Broadstairs.
- - 28 Wardour Close Broadstairs Kent CT10 1LB
Erection of single storey side extension, following demolition of existing wrap-around single storey extensions and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 28 High Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1LH
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Noise Impact), 4 (Airborne Sound) and 5 (Construction Management Plan) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/25/1347 for the erection of a two storey rear exte
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 77 The Vale Broadstairs Kent CT10 2BY
TH/TPO/4(2003) - 1No Holm Oak - cut back branches from house by 2m, lateral branch reduction by 1.5m and height reduction by 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 16 - 18 Albion Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1LU
Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of air conditioning condenser units and cassettes
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 66 Dumpton Park Drive Broadstairs Kent CT10 1RJ
Erection of a 2 storey side extension with juliette balcony to the first floor front elevation and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 54 West Cliff Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 1PU
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 42 Luton Avenue Broadstairs Kent CT10 2DH
B/TP0/4(1968)T1 1 No. Walnut Tree (T1) - Trim branch that crosses over payment by 2 metres, trim branch in front of the upstairs flat by 1.5 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 54 West Cliff Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 1PU
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed existing rear conservatory is to be demolished and the proposed rear extension erected in its place. The proposed works include int
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Flat 2 7 Chandos Square Broadstairs Kent CT10 1QN
1 No. Date Palm (T1) - Remove to prevent further damage to wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 28 Granville Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 1QB
T1 - Multistem Sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 10 The Vale Broadstairs Kent CT10 1RB
Erection of a 4 storey building to accommodate 9no. 2 bed flats with undercroft parking, following excavation of front garden and landscaping (including re-building of front flint boundary wall) follo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 16 - 18 Albion Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1LU
Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement plant and extractor equipment (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 16 - 18 Albion Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1LU
Installation of replacement plant and extractor equipment (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 28 High Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1LH
Erection of a two storey rear extension to facilitate change of use of part of ground floor to 1no 1 bed dwelling and extension of first floor dwelling, together with erection of bin store and bike st
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 11A King Edward Avenue Broadstairs Kent CT10 1PH
Erection of single storey rear extension to extend 6m in depth, 2.4m to eaves and overall height of 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 18 Vere Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 1JF
Change of use of 2 detached garages to ancillary accommodation together with insertion of new windows and doors to the front and side elevation, increase in roof height and erection of a gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 41 Albion Street BROADSTAIRS Kent CT10 1NE
Application for approval of Conditions 4 (Joinery Details) and 8 (Construction Of The Ceilings And Floors) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/24/0018 for the change of use of existing ground floor r
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 22 Albion Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1LU
T1 - Strawberry Tree - To Fell as causing structural damage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 3 Seafield Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2DD
TH/TPO/25(1986) - 2No Cooper Beech (T1, T2) - growth reduction by approx 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Sweet Yesterdays 33 High Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1JR
Erection of 4-storey building accommodating 2no. retail units to ground floor level, 1no. 1-bedroom holiday let unit to first floor, and 1no. 2-bedroom maisonette to second and third floor, together w
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-07-22
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A brief summary of Broadstairs in Kent
Broadstairs is a picturesque coastal town located on the Isle of Thanet in east Kent, approximately 80 miles from London. As part of the civil parish of Broadstairs and St Peter's, it boasts a population of around 25,000 residents. Renowned as one of Thanet's premier seaside resorts, Broadstairs offers rich history and charm, with its name originating from a historic flight of chalk steps leading to an 11th-century shrine. This vibrant community is an attractive location for planning applications, particularly in the context of coastal development and tourism.
Property prices in Broadstairs show an average sale price of £345,254, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broadstairs a particularly low-crime area.
Broadstairs has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Broadstairs includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thanet Coast SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thanet Coast; 20 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay; 20 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Broadstairs
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Broadstairs. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Broadstairs maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Broadstairs slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Broadstairs were full planning applications (21), tree works (14), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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