Westbrook, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westbrook, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Westbrook
Westbrook is a charming Victorian seaside resort located on the Thanet peninsula in Kent, England. As the westernmost part of Margate, it is part of the continuous development along the north Kent coast, with Westgate-on-Sea situated to the west. This coastal area presents unique opportunities for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments, reflecting its rich historical character and seaside appeal.
Population: 4,126
District: Thanet
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Area Information
- Admin district: Thanet
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Thanet 005A
Crime Statistics
303 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 106
- anti-social-behaviour: 49
- shoplifting: 39
- criminal-damage-arson: 24
- public-order: 24
- drugs: 17
- other-theft: 15
- vehicle-crime: 11
- other-crime: 8
- possession-of-weapons: 6
- burglary: 2
- robbery: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westbrook.
- 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 Westbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Westbrook.
- - 12 Hartsdown Road Margate Kent CT9 5QT
Erection of a single-storey flat roof rear extension together with raised patio area and enclosure with steps into the rear garden area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Public Conveniences Westbrook Bathing Pavilion Westbrook Promenade Margate Kent CT9 5DW
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Contamination) and 4 (External Lighting) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/24/1453 for the Change of use from public conveniences to 2No 1-bed self-contain
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Former Royal Sea Bathing Chapel Canterbury Road Margate Kent CT9 5BG
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Foul and Surface Drainage), 4 (Landscaping), 7 (Cycle Parking), 10 (Ventilation System) and 12 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) attached to Planning P
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Former Royal Sea Bathing Chapel Canterbury Road Margate Kent CT9 5BG
Application for approval of Conditions 2 (Building Record), 4 (Fixings and Junctions with Windows), 6 (Mechanical Ventilation System) and 7 (Joinery Details) attached to Planning Permission L/TH/24/03
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 19 Canterbury Road Margate Kent CT9 5AW
Change of Use and conversion from guesthouse to 2no 2bed and 2no 1bed flats together with the erection of a flat roof rear dormer and front balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Nayland Rock Hotel (and Car Park And Road) 1 - 5 And To Include 6-8 Royal Crescent Margate Kent CT9 5AJ
Change of use and conversion of hotel and adjoining residential terraced buildings to restaurant with associated function space and 16no. serviced apartment units (Sui Generis), and 50no. self-contain
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 91 Canterbury Road Margate Kent CT9 5AX
Application for approval of Conditions 3 (Cycle Storage) and 4 (Acoustic) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/23/1256 for the variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/22/1193 for the "Cha
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Nayland Rock Hotel (and Car Park And Road) 1 - 5 And To Include 6-8 Royal Crescent Margate Kent CT9 5AJ
Application for listed building consent for internal refurbishment and alterations in conjunction with the change of use and conversion of hotel and adjoining residential terraced buildings to restaur
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 2 Buenos Ayres Margate Kent CT9 5AE
Application for Listed Building Consent for installation of steps and railings to front, reinstatement of basement with insertion of casement window, demolition of ground and first floor rear extensio
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 2 Buenos Ayres Margate Kent CT9 5AE
Installation of steps and railings to front, reinstatement of basement with insertion of casement window, demolition of ground and first floor rear extensions, formation of balcony to first floor rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 19 Canterbury Road Margate Kent CT9 5AW
Erection of 1no. 2 storey 1 bed dwelling following demolition of existing garage and part of boundary wall.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 5 All Saints Avenue Margate Kent CT9 5QW
Application for approval of Condition 3 (Materials) attached to Planning Permission FH/TH/22/1018 for the erection of two storey side extension, roof extension and alterations to facilitate loft conve
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2024-11-29
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A brief summary of Westbrook in Kent
Westbrook is a charming Victorian seaside resort located on the Thanet peninsula in Kent, England. As the westernmost part of Margate, it is part of the continuous development along the north Kent coast, with Westgate-on-Sea situated to the west. This coastal area presents unique opportunities for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments, reflecting its rich historical character and seaside appeal. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,126. It sits within the Thanet district.
The Westbrook area recorded 303 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Westbrook 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 Westbrook includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thanet Coast SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thanet Coast, Margate and Long Sands; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, 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.
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Planning Activity in Westbrook
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Westbrook. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Westbrook maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Westbrook were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (10), listed building and heritage (9). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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