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.
In the last year Thanet decided 684 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 92% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 54% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Thanet performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
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.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
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.
In the last year Thanet decided 684 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 92% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 54% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Thanet performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
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.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
