Search Westgate on Sea planning applications

68 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Westgate on Sea · updated daily · Thanet District Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 68 · received or decided in the last 12 months

63 Sea Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8QGAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 2 of planning permission FH/TH/26/0651 for the 'Erection of single-storey side and rear extensions, together with demolition of existing detached garage, erection of new timber shed to side of property & canopy roof structure to form open-sided gazebo to rear of new shed, installation of proposed circular gable window to front elevation and rooflights to side and rear roof slopes' to allow widening of the single storey rear extension, alterations to the rear and kitchen extension roofs (including an increase in the kitchen extension eaves height), alterations to courtyard facing door and window openings and repositioning of rooflights in the side extension.Householder ApplicationReceived week of 2 Nov 2026FH/TH/26/1118
Gordon Lodge Rest Home, 43 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8AHAwaiting decisionChange of use from 13 bedroom care home (Use Class C2) to 5-bed dwelling (Use Class C3)Received week of 2 Nov 2026F/TH/26/1028
Flat 1, 61 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8SWAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing timber windows and patio doors on front elevation with double glazed timber windows and doors, and replacement of timber windows on side and rear elevation double glazed PVC windowsReceived week of 2 Nov 2026F/TH/26/1061
11 The Courts, Margate, Kent, CT9 5HPAwaiting decisionErection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extensionReceived week of 26 Oct 2026FH/TH/26/1093
26 Carlton Road East, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8PFAwaiting decisionExtension and alteration of front and rear dormers, erection of first floor balcony and alterations to fenestration following removal of existing dormers and chimneyReceived week of 5 Oct 2026FH/TH/26/0911

Planning in Westgate on Sea

Approved: 90%; 101 of 106 decided
Decision time: about 13 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westgate on Sea in the last 24 months, from Thanet District Council's planning register.

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Around Westgate on Sea

Postcode districts

CT8 40 applications in the last 12 monthsCT9 221 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Thanet District Council

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Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

About Westgate on Sea

Westgate-on-Sea, a charming seaside town and civil parish located on the north-east coast of Kent, is part of the Thanet local government district and adjoins the larger resort of Margate. Known for its two sandy beaches, which have attracted tourists since the town's transformation from a farming community in the 1860s, Westgate-on-Sea had a population of 7,517 as of the 2021 Census, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,517 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Thanet district.

Property prices in Westgate on Sea show an average sale price of £288,503, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Westgate on Sea has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westgate on Sea 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.westgateonsea.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Westgate on Sea, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 122 planning applications were submitted near Westgate on Sea. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (43), tree works (40), discharge of conditions (17). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westgate on Sea?

In the last 24 months, 122 planning applications were submitted near Westgate on Sea. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Westgate on Sea?

The average planning decision time near Westgate on Sea is 90 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Westgate on Sea?

The planning approval rate near Westgate on Sea is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westgate on Sea?

The most common type of planning application near Westgate on Sea is full planning applications, with 43 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westgate on Sea?

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