Planning outcomes in Thanet are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is – — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradstowe | 826 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Kingsgate | 526 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Viking | 999 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Thanet Villages | 1,598 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Eastcliff | 770 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Newington | 229 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Beacon Road | 476 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Salmestone | 427 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Nethercourt | 358 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Central Harbour | 1,171 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Dane Valley | 225 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Birchington North | 547 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Northwood | 613 | – | – | – |
| 14 | St Peters | 1,112 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Birchington South | 614 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Westbrook | 545 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Westgate-on-Sea | 792 | – | – | – |
| 18 | Cliftonville West | 670 | – | – | – |
| 19 | Garlinge | 293 | – | – | – |
| 20 | Cliffsend And Pegwell | 741 | – | – | – |
| 21 | Margate Central | 1,269 | – | – | – |
| 22 | Cliftonville East | 561 | – | – | – |
| 23 | Sir Moses Montefiore | 306 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Bradstowe but face serious resistance in Sir Moses Montefiore.
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– planning applications in Thanet have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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