Kingsgate, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingsgate, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Kingsgate
Kingsgate is a charming hamlet located within the St Peter's parish of Broadstairs, Kent. Rich in history, it is named after a cove that served as a landing point for Charles II in 1683 and has welcomed other monarchs, including George II in 1748. The area features Holland House, built between 1762 and 1768 by Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, accessible via the iconic arched stone gate originally known as Barthelmas Gate. This blend of historical significance and coastal beauty makes Kingsgate a notable area for planning applications.
District: Broadstairs and St Peter's
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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 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingsgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingsgate.
- 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 Kingsgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Kingsgate.
- - 2 Oakridge Woodland Way Broadstairs Kent CT10 3QE
Extension and conversion of existing garage to provide annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Hawkswood Woodland Way Broadstairs Kent CT10 3QD
TH/TPO/18(1988)A1 - 2 No. Holm Oaks (T1, T2) - Crown reduce to previous points approx. 1.5 metres in height, crown lift to a height of 4 metres on driveway forming 1 crown. Crown before 8m x 10m / cro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 90 Kingsgate Avenue Broadstairs Kent CT10 3LW
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 2 Oakridge Woodland Way Broadstairs Kent CT10 3QE
TH/TPO/18(1988)A1 2 No. Holmoak trees (T1, T2) Crown raise by 4m and crown reduce by 3 m away from the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 166 Percy Avenue Broadstairs Kent CT10 3LF
Erection of a two storey extension to existing outbuilding following partial demolition of existing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 47 Fitzroy Avenue Broadstairs Kent CT10 3LS
Alteration of roof from hip to gable to the side and rear, erection of 2 No. dormers to front, erection of 2No. dormers to side roof slope together with alterations to materials and fenestration to dw
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Port Regis Nursing Home Convent Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 3PR
1No Holmoak (T1) - Fell, 1No Holmoak (T2) - Pollard at a finish height of 4m, 1No Holmoak (T3) Re-pollard down to previous pollard points at a finish height of 6m, 1No Holmoak (T4) Pollard to a finish
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Linkside Marine Drive Broadstairs Kent CT10 3LU
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/22/0897 for the "Erection of 1No 3 storey 6-bed dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling and erection of single storey outbuilding to rea
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Kingsgate in Kent
Kingsgate is a charming hamlet located within the St Peter's parish of Broadstairs, Kent. Rich in history, it is named after a cove that served as a landing point for Charles II in 1683 and has welcomed other monarchs, including George II in 1748. The area features Holland House, built between 1762 and 1768 by Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, accessible via the iconic arched stone gate originally known as Barthelmas Gate. This blend of historical significance and coastal beauty makes Kingsgate a notable area for planning applications. It sits within the Broadstairs and St Peter's district.
Property prices in Kingsgate 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 Kingsgate a particularly low-crime area.
Kingsgate 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 Kingsgate 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kingsgate planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Kingsgate
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Kingsgate. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Kingsgate.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Kingsgate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kingsgate were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- North Foreland planning applications
- Reading Street planning applications
- St Peters planning applications
- Broadstairs planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.