Margate, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Margate, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Margate are administered by Thanet District Council. View the full Thanet District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Margate
Margate is a vibrant seaside town in the Thanet District of Kent, situated on the north coast and spanning approximately 2 miles. Located 16 miles northeast of Canterbury, it encompasses several areas including Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay, and Westbrook. As of the 2011 census, Margate had a population of 61,223, making it a significant locale for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 61,223 (2011)
District: Thanet
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £243,844 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thanet
- Parliamentary constituency: East Thanet
- LSOA: Thanet 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Margate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Margate.
- 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 Margate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Margate.
- - Dreamland Cinema Dreamland Leisure Complex Marine Terrace Margate Kent CT9 1XJ
Application for approval of Condition 2 (Reinstate Chairs) attached to Planning Permission L/TH/24/0591 for an application for Listed Building Consent for the temporary removal of historic seating fro
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 94 - 96 High Street Margate Kent CT9 1JW
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/25/1075 for the "Change of use of the ground floor from retail (Use Class E) to a Bingo hall (Sui Generis) together with alterations to the shopfro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Unit 1 And 2 Belgrave Road MARGATE Kent CT9 1XG
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan), 4 (Sustainable Surface Water Drainage) and 6 (Acoustic Design Statement) attached to Plannig Permission F/TH/22/1057 for the ch
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Windmill House The Avenue Margate Kent CT9 2ST
Change of use from commercial to creative studios including photography, film production, artist studios, music recording / production and storage (Use Class E) (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Theatre Royal Addington Street Margate Kent CT9 1PW
Demolition of existing lean-to structure and erection of two storey side extension, installation of plant equipment and solar panels to roof, refurbishment of windows, facades and features and associa
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Theatre Royal Addington Street Margate Kent CT9 1PW
Application for Listed Building Consent for the demolition of existing lean-to structure and erection of two storey side extension, installation of plant equipment and solar panels to roof, refurbishm
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 6 Cecil Street Margate Kent CT9 1NX
Application for listed building consent for erection of new signage and vinyl stickers to the front elevation following removal of existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 6 Cecil Street Margate Kent CT9 1NX
Erection and display of 1no. non illuminated fascia sign and 1no. nonilluminated projecting sign together with vinyl stickers to the front elevation following removal of existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Thanet Gateway Plus Cecil Street Margate Kent CT9 1RE
Replacement of existing glass rooflight structure with flat roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 38 - 40 Grosvenor Place Margate Kent CT9 1UW
Application for approval of Conditions 4 (Fixings to Railings), 6 (Solar Panels) and 7 (Crime Prevention) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/26/0020 for the change of use from office use (Use Class
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 38 - 40 High Street Margate Kent CT9 1DS
Erection of third floor extension to accommodate 2no 3-bed self-contained flats across second and third floors, including roof terrace with 1.8m high glass screen, together with alterations to fenestr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Gordon House 10 Churchfield Place Margate Kent CT9 1PJ
Application for Listed Building Consent for the repair of original sash windows, replacement of windows with timber like-for-like units, replacement of door with window, together with installation of
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - All Saints Industrial Estate All Saints Avenue Margate Kent CT9 5TJ
Application for the reserved matters of outline application OL/TH/21/1976 for the 'erection of 56 light industrial units (Use Class E(g)) and associated parking including access, appearance, layout an
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 35 Marine Terrace Margate Kent CT9 1XJ
Installation of a new shopfront, construction of a front balcony extension with associated glass balustrade, and replacement of first-floor front elevation doors (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Theatre Royal Addington Street Margate Kent CT9 1PW
Application for Listed Building Consent for proposed internal investigative works including creation of trial pits, opening of ceilings, floors and wall and inspection of building servicing routes
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - The New Odds Club 14 Hawley Street Margate Kent CT9 1PU
Replacement of windows to Aluminium windows and UPVC sliding sash windows on the ground floor and second floor front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Street Record Sanger Close Margate Kent
M/TPO/3(1952) - 1 No. Sycamore (KT0162) 2.5m Crown Lift, 1 No. Sycamore (KT0161) Cut access path to tree to enable VTA, Mixed Broadleaves (Group, 1.D.) Create 2m woodland boundary strip along fence li
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 53 - 57 High Street Margate Kent CT9 1DX
Application for approval of Condition 6 (Acoustic Assessment ) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/22/0732 for the change of use from retail (Use Class E(a)) to a digital technology and education cam
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Kent Probation Service 38 - 40 Grosvenor Place Margate Kent CT9 1UW
Variation of condition 2 and removal of condition 5 of planning permission F/TH/25/0626 for the 'Change of use from office use (Use Class E) to short-term residential support centre (Sui Generis) prov
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Stratford House And Weymouth House Eaton Place Margate Kent CT9 1BY
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition of 2no. buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of Margate in Kent
Margate is a vibrant seaside town in the Thanet District of Kent, situated on the north coast and spanning approximately 2 miles. Located 16 miles northeast of Canterbury, it encompasses several areas including Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay, and Westbrook. As of the 2011 census, Margate had a population of 61,223, making it a significant locale for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 61,223 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Thanet district.
Property prices in Margate show an average sale price of £243,844, 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 Margate a particularly low-crime area.
Margate 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 Margate 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, Margate 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 Margate
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Margate. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Margate maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Margate were full planning applications (37), listed building and heritage (14), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 63 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Westbrook planning applications
- Cliftonville planning applications
- Twenties planning applications
- Northdown planning applications
- Garlinge planning applications
- Westwood planning applications
- Westgate on Sea planning applications
- Lydden planning applications
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