Thanet Council approves – of planning applications, based on 20,959 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Thanet is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 20,959 decided applications on record (July 1970 to February 2026), Thanet Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Thanet council planning portal records · Data to 25 February 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Thanet.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 27,008 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanet Villages | – | – | 1,598 | – |
| Margate Central | – | – | 1,269 | – |
| Central Harbour | – | – | 1,171 | – |
| St Peters | – | – | 1,112 | – |
| Viking | – | – | 999 | – |
| Bradstowe | – | – | 826 | – |
| Westgate-on-Sea | – | – | 792 | – |
| Eastcliff | – | – | 770 | – |
| Cliffsend And Pegwell | – | – | 741 | – |
| Cliftonville West | – | – | 670 | – |
| Birchington South | – | – | 614 | – |
| Northwood | – | – | 613 | – |
| Cliftonville East | – | – | 561 | – |
| Birchington North | – | – | 547 | – |
| Westbrook | – | – | 545 | – |
| Kingsgate | – | – | 526 | – |
| Beacon Road | – | – | 476 | – |
| Salmestone | – | – | 427 | – |
| Nethercourt | – | – | 358 | – |
| Sir Moses Montefiore | – | – | 306 | – |
| Garlinge | – | – | 293 | – |
| Newington | – | – | 229 | – |
| Dane Valley | – | – | 225 | – |
How Thanet’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Thanet council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| FH/TH/26/0053 Central Harbour | Erection of two storey rear extension following demolition of single storey sun | Approved |
| F/TH/26/0057 Eastcliff | Change of use from a 4bed dwelling(C3) to a 4bed HMO for 4 occupants (C4) | Approved |
| CD/TH/26/0043 Newington | Application for Certificate of Development for proposed loft conversion with hip | Approved |
| L/TH/25/1377 Bradstowe | Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement plan | Approved |
| F/TH/25/1376 Bradstowe | Installation of replacement plant and extractor equipment (Retrospective) | Approved |
| CU/TH/26/0022 Birchington North | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing dwellinghouse w | Refused |
| FH/TH/26/0030 Viking | Erection of a single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing | Approved |
| FH/TH/25/1325 Dane Valley | Formation of vehicular access following demolition of boundary wall to front | Approved |
| FH/TH/26/0031 Cliffsend And Pegwell | Erection of a first floor extension to the side elevation and erection of single | Approved |
| FH/TH/26/0014 Cliffsend And Pegwell | Erection of 1no. dormer to front and 1no. dormer to rear, together with alterati | Approved |
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Based on 20,959 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Thanet is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 20,959 planning decisions from Thanet council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, July 1970 to February 2026.
The average approval rate in Thanet is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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