St Lawrence, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Lawrence, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in St Lawrence are administered by Thanet District Council. View the full Thanet District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About St Lawrence
St Lawrence, located in Kent, is named after the Christian martyr Saint Lawrence, one of the seven deacons of Rome who was executed during the persecution under Emperor Valerian in 258 AD. This historical significance adds to the character of the area, attracting interest for planning applications that may seek to preserve its rich heritage while accommodating modern development.
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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 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Lawrence.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Lawrence.
- 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 St Lawrence based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
152 planning applications found near St Lawrence.
- - 56 Rydal Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0PY
Erection of front and rear dormers to facilitate loft conversion, together with erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Welcome 36 - 42 High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QW
Erection and display of signage fascia and projecting hanging signs (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 34 Nethercourt Farm Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 0RT
Erection of single storey side and front extension, two storey rear extension and replacement of raised decking and external steps to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Staner Court Manston Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6HR
Application for approval of Condition 4 (Verification Report) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/23/1352 for the erection of 9No 3-bed and 2No 4-bed two storey dwellings, following demolition of exi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 48 Windermere Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0PF
Erection of a front porch, erection of a single storey side extension including change of use of existing garage, erection of single storey rear infill extension and erection of first floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Staner Court Manston Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6HR
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Noise Impact Assessment) and 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/24/0007 for the installation of external wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 71 High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QR
Erection of single storey rear extension to extend 3.78m in depth, 2.70m to eaves and overall height of 3.06m
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 23 Windermere Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0PL
Erection of a single storey side extension and porch to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - St Lawrence Tavern High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QP
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/25/0955 for the "Installation of 1.5 metre and 2.2 metre high timber weatherboarding screens to side and front elevations of existing timber pergol
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 30 Coniston Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0PN
Erection of a rear dormer and installation of 1no. roof light to the rear extension together with removal of the front and rear chimney, following rebuild of existing roof and front dormer (retrospect
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 54 Helvellyn Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0RL
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 17 Hawes Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0RN
Erection of single storey outbuilding to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - St Lawrence Tavern High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QP
Installation of 1.5 metre and 2.2 metre high timber weatherboarding screens to side and front elevations of existing timber pergola, and erection of 2 metre high timber fence and gates to side bin sto
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 54 Helvellyn Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0RL
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed erection of 1no dormer to rear and 2no rooflights to front to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 85 Helvellyn Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0RL
Variation of condition 3 of planning permission FH/TH/23/0366 for the 'Erection of single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage' to allow material changes to the side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 36 Rydal Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0PX
Variation of condition 2 for planning permission FH/TH/24/1193 for the 'Erection of single storey rear and side extension' to allow the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - 48 Langdale Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0PG
Erection of 1No dormer to rear elevation to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - 54 Helvellyn Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0RL
Erection of single storey side and rear extension and roof extension and dormer to rear elevation , together with side extension to garage and widening of dropped kerb
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 30 Nethercourt Farm Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 0RT
Erection of a single storey rear extension, erection of first floor front, side and rear extensions with balcony to rear, together with alterations to materials, following demolition of existing rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 2 Eskdale Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT11 0PD
Variation of condition 2 for planning permission FH/TH/24/0699 for the 'Erection of single storey extension to enlarge garage to provide ancillary accommodation' to allow an increase in height and cha
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of St Lawrence in Kent
St Lawrence, located in Kent, is named after the Christian martyr Saint Lawrence, one of the seven deacons of Rome who was executed during the persecution under Emperor Valerian in 258 AD. This historical significance adds to the character of the area, attracting interest for planning applications that may seek to preserve its rich heritage while accommodating modern development.
Property prices in St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence a particularly low-crime area.
St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thanet Coast, Sandwich Bay; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay; 3 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 St Lawrence
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near St Lawrence. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. St Lawrence maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 69 days on average, decisions near St Lawrence slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near St Lawrence were full planning applications (53), outline applications (11), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 52 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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