Cliftonville, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cliftonville, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cliftonville are administered by Thanet District Council. View the full Thanet District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cliftonville
Cliftonville, located within the coastal town of Margate in Kent's Thanet district, features the 1930s Palm Bay estate, known for its spacious avenues and a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, complete with driveways, garages, and gardens. This residential area presents a blend of historical charm and modern living, making it a relevant focus for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Thanet
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Thanet 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cliftonville.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cliftonville.
- 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 Cliftonville based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Cliftonville.
- - 2 Dalby Square Margate Kent CT9 2ER
Erection of a fourth floor extension to create 1no. 1-bed self-contained flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - St Pauls Church Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2RD
Installation of solar pv panels to southern roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - St Pauls Church Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2RD
Application for Listed Building Consent for installation of solar pv panels to the southern roof slope, replacement and repair of roof including replacement of roof slates and replacement/repair of th
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 15 Harold Road Margate Kent CT9 2HT
Erection of a third floor extension to create 1no 2-bed flat, and erection of two storey building to rear to create 1no 2-bed dwelling, together with associated access and parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 10 - 13 Edgar Road Margate Kent CT9 2EF
Change of use from hotel (Use Class C1) to self-contained flats (Use Class C3), comprising 6no 2-bed and 4no 3-bed, together with alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 85 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2RJ
Application for approval of Conditions 4 (Acoustic Assessment) and 6 (Extraction) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/25/0322 for the Change of use from retail (Use Class E) to pub (Sui Generis) and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Flat 2 20 Sweyn Road Margate Kent CT9 2DH
T1 Bay and T2 Sycamore- Fell Reason: Both trees are causing structural damage to garden wall, causing it to become unstable with the potential to fall into the alleyway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 73 Norfolk Road Margate Kent
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 51 - 55 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2RJ
Change of use from shop to 3no. self-contained flats comprising 1no. 3 bed unit and 2no. 2 bed units together with erection of single storey rear extension, alterations to front facade and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Cliftonville in Kent
Cliftonville, located within the coastal town of Margate in Kent's Thanet district, features the 1930s Palm Bay estate, known for its spacious avenues and a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, complete with driveways, garages, and gardens. This residential area presents a blend of historical charm and modern living, making it a relevant focus for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cliftonville a particularly low-crime area.
Cliftonville 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 Cliftonville includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thanet Coast SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thanet Coast; 20 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, 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 Cliftonville
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Cliftonville. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cliftonville.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Cliftonville slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cliftonville were full planning applications (20), listed building and heritage (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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