Manston, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Manston, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Manston
Manston is a village and civil parish located in the Thanet district of Kent, just 1.5 miles northwest of Ramsgate. The area encompasses four hamlets and the site of the former Manston Airport, making it relevant for planning applications related to both residential developments and potential airport redevelopment projects.
Population: 1,975 (2021)
District: Thanet
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £257,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thanet
- Parliamentary constituency: East Thanet
- LSOA: Thanet 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Manston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Manston.
- 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 Manston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Manston.
- - Grenham Lodge Manston Road East Ramsgate Kent CT12 5BT
Variation of condition 2 for planning permission F/TH/23/0437 for the 'Erection of 12No two storey semi-detached and detached dwellings, comprising of 9No 3-bed dwellings and 3No 4-bed dwellings toget
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Grenham Lodge Manston Road East Ramsgate Kent CT12 5BT
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Landscaping), 10 (Vehicle Access, Footway and Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing) (Part Approve), 14 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points), 15 (Cons
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Manston Court Manston Court Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 5AU
Application for listed building consent for removal of the wall and chimney between the kitchen and dining room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Grenham Lodge Manston Road East RAMSGATE Kent CT12 5BT
Erection of 12No two storey semi-detached and detached dwellings, comprising of 9No 3-bed dwellings and 3No 4-bed dwellings together with associated access, parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2023-03-27
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A brief summary of Manston in Kent
Manston is a village and civil parish located in the Thanet district of Kent, just 1.5 miles northwest of Ramsgate. The area encompasses four hamlets and the site of the former Manston Airport, making it relevant for planning applications related to both residential developments and potential airport redevelopment projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,975 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Thanet district.
Property prices in Manston show an average sale price of £257,220, 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 Manston a particularly low-crime area.
Manston 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Manston 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 Manston
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Manston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Manston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Manston were full planning applications (5), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.