Thanet in Kent includes Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs. Planning focuses on seaside towns, historic streets, and coastal settlements. Known for cultural heritage, piers, and seaside resorts, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation. We can advise and support projects throughout Thanet.
In the last year Thanet decided 773 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 89% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 57% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Thanet performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Open Countryside within Thanet refers to land situated outside built-up areas and Green Belt boundaries, typically comprising farmland or natural landscapes. Residential development is generally restricted unless special circumstances can be demonstrated.
Thanet features open chalk downlands and coastal countryside around Sandwich and St Peter’s, where development is only permitted in exceptional circumstances.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Nutrient Neutrality ensures new developments do not increase harmful nitrogen or phosphorus levels in sensitive waterways. Substantially within the Stodmarsh designated sensitive catchment; both nitrogen and phosphorus neutrality apply to new residential development, and the Thanet has experienced significant planning delays as a result. Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Thanet through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We collaborate closely with our clients to develop designs that respond to local character and align with Planning Policy, helping to maximise the likelihood of securing Planning Permission in Thanet.
Thanet in Kent includes Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs. Planning focuses on seaside towns, historic streets, and coastal settlements. Known for cultural heritage, piers, and seaside resorts, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation. We can advise and support projects throughout Thanet.
In the last year Thanet decided 773 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 89% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 57% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Thanet performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Open Countryside within Thanet refers to land situated outside built-up areas and Green Belt boundaries, typically comprising farmland or natural landscapes. Residential development is generally restricted unless special circumstances can be demonstrated.
Thanet features open chalk downlands and coastal countryside around Sandwich and St Peter’s, where development is only permitted in exceptional circumstances.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Nutrient Neutrality ensures new developments do not increase harmful nitrogen or phosphorus levels in sensitive waterways. Substantially within the Stodmarsh designated sensitive catchment; both nitrogen and phosphorus neutrality apply to new residential development, and the Thanet has experienced significant planning delays as a result. Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Thanet through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We collaborate closely with our clients to develop designs that respond to local character and align with Planning Policy, helping to maximise the likelihood of securing Planning Permission in Thanet.
