Ramsgate, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ramsgate, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
About Ramsgate
Ramsgate is a historic seaside port town located in the Thanet district of eastern Kent, known for its stunning coastline and vibrant tourism industry. With a population of 42,027 as of 2021, it boasts one of the largest marinas on the English south coast and a rich legacy in fishing and maritime activities, including its former role as a hub for cross-channel ferries. This blend of natural beauty and industrial heritage makes Ramsgate a key area for planning applications, particularly in sectors related to tourism and waterfront development.
Population: 41,907 (2021) · Elevation: 0m
District: Thanet
Website: http://www.ramsgatetown.org/
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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 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ramsgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ramsgate.
- 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 Ramsgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Ramsgate.
- - Radford House 18 - 20 Effingham Street RAMSGATE Kent CT11 9AT
Application for approval of Condition 3 (Joinery Details) attached to Planning Permission L/TH/23/1667 for an application for listed building consent for replacement of fire bay doors, erection of met
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 13 Effingham Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 9AT
1 No. Eucalyptus Tree (T1) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-04-06
View full details - - Car Parking For 20 To 22 Albion Place Ramsgate Kent CT11 8HQ
Application for approval of Conditions 10 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points), 11 (Refuse), 12 (Landscaping) and 19 (Cycle Parking Facilities) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/24/0576 for the erect
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Addington Street Garage 1 - 2 Westcliff Works Addington Place Ramsgate Kent CT11 9JG
Application for approval of Condition 11 (Materials) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/22/0602 for the erection of 4No part 3-storey, part 2-storey, 3-bed terraced dwellings, with associated parkin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Westcliff Works Addington Place Ramsgate Kent CT11 9JG
Application variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/22/0602 for 'Erection of 4No part 3-storey, part 2-storey, 3-bed terraced dwellings, with associated parking and amenity space, and ret
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Estuary Services Ltd Second Floor 72 - 74 Harbour Parade Ramsgate Kent CT11 8LP
Replacement of timber balcony doorsets to the second floor front elevation with double-glazed hardwood timber doorsets and replacement of existing timber windows to the second-floor rear elevation wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 26 Wellington Crescent Ramsgate Kent CT11 8JD
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Joinery Details) and 6 (Railings, Balustrading and Stairs Details) attached to Planning Permission L/TH/24/0914 for an application for Listed Building Consent
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Harbour Towers Hertford Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 9EY
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Noise Impact Assessment) and 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/23/1562 for the installation of external wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 11 - 13 Queen Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 9DZ
Prior approval for the change of use of first & second floor from banking hall (Use Class E) to 8no. 1 bed flats (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 31 Effingham Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 9AT
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing timber casement windows to timber sliding sash windows to front, repairs to brickwork and repointing, paint to front elevation,
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Charlotte Court Ramsgate Kent
605- Wattle- Slender: Crown reduction by 1-2m. 607- Liquidambar- Prune to give 0.25m clearance to BT wires. Crown reduction by 1-2m. 609- Plum- Prune to clear lamp column by 0.5m. Prune branches in di
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 36 Liverpool Lawn Ramsgate Kent CT11 9HJ
Change of use from 1no 4-bed dwelling (Use Class C3) to 4-bed HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Harbour Lights Restaurant East Pier Ramsgate Kent CT11 8LS
Applicatoin for approval of Conditions 3 (Safety Ladder) and 4 (Safety Wires) attached to Planning Permission L/TH/25/0745 for an application for Listed Building Consent for installation of a safety l
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Harbour Lights Restaurant East Pier Ramsgate Kent CT11 8LS
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Safety Ladder) and 4 (Safety Wires) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/25/0744 for the Installation of a Safety Ladder & Safety wires to the roof of Ramsgat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Albion Place Gardens Albion Place Ramsgate Kent CT11 8HQ
1No Cornelian Cherry (T291) - Remove dying stem, leaving 30cm stub.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 1 Nelson Crescent Ramsgate Kent CT11 9JF
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing felt roof with lead, together with replacement of porch wall and door, and redecoration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 1 Abbots Hill Ramsgate Kent CT11 8HN
Change of use of single dwelling to 1no. 1 bed flat and 1no. 3 bed maisonette flat, including erection of two storey rear extension with bay window to second floor at rear, installation of 1no. roofli
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Clarendon House Grammar School Clarendon Gardens Ramsgate Kent CT11 9BB
Application for Listed Building consent for the replacement of all external lighting and fittings, replacement and upgrade of electrical systems, installation of grid ceilings and lighting within new
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Clarendon House Grammar School Clarendon Gardens Ramsgate Kent CT11 9BB
Replacement of all external lighting and fittings to main building, extensions and storage area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - HR Go Recruitment Limited 20 Queen Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 9DR
Change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to mixed-use commercial (Use Class E) and 1 no. two bed self-contained flat (Use Class C3) with alterations to fenestration (rear elevation) and installatio
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Ramsgate in Kent
Ramsgate is a historic seaside port town located in the Thanet district of eastern Kent, known for its stunning coastline and vibrant tourism industry. With a population of 42,027 as of 2021, it boasts one of the largest marinas on the English south coast and a rich legacy in fishing and maritime activities, including its former role as a hub for cross-channel ferries. This blend of natural beauty and industrial heritage makes Ramsgate a key area for planning applications, particularly in sectors related to tourism and waterfront development. The Town has a population of approximately 41,907 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Thanet district.
Ramsgate sits at an elevation of 0 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate a particularly low-crime area.
Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI, Thanet Coast SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thanet Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay; 1 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, Ramsgate planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ramsgatetown.org/. 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 Ramsgate
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Ramsgate. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 138 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ramsgate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 138 days, decisions near Ramsgate take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Ramsgate were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (15), listed building and heritage (11). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 60 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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