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Thanet planning applications

2,756 applications. 94% approved. 63 days to decide.

As of August 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,756 planning applications from Thanet. 852 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

852
Decided 12 months to August 2026
1,078
New applications 12 months to August 2026
327
Awaiting decision

Thanet takes a median of 63 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • TCA/TH/26/0793 Awaiting decision

    5 Paradise Ramsgate Kent CT11 9TX

    2No Date Palms (T1, T2) - Fell

    Submitted 31 Jul 2026 Trees
  • TCA/TH/26/0788 Awaiting decision

    13 Beechcroft Gardens Ramsgate Kent CT11 7HE

    2No Sycamore (T1 & T2) - Reduce overhang from branches in to property 13 Beechcraft Gardens Ramsgate by approximately 3m

    Submitted 30 Jul 2026 Trees
  • TPO/TH/26/0786 Awaiting decision

    11 Upton Grange Broadstairs Kent CT10 2NS

    TH/TPO3(2002) - 1No Sycamore (T1) - 20% crown thin targetting branches below 2.5cm

    Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Trees
  • FH/TH/26/0776 Awaiting decision

    38A South Eastern Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 9QF

    Extension to existing decking in the rear garden (retrospective)

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Householder
  • CON/TH/26/0781 Awaiting decision

    Land To The East Of New Haine Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 5FJ

    Application for approval of Condition 10 (Verification Report) attached to Planning Permission OL/TH/23/1606 for an outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for up to 9,253sqm of commercial floorspace (use class E(g) and B8), and a Health Campus comprising the erection of a primary medical care facility (Use Class E(e)), an extra care/assisted living building accommodating 70no. self-contained flats (Use Class C2), a 80no. bed care home (Use Class C2), and a childrens nursery (Use Class E(f)); together with associated amenity and open space provision, infrastructure works and parking provision

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • CON/TH/26/0774 Awaiting decision

    The Old Forge Manor Road Birchington Kent CT7 0NY

    Application for approval of Condition 8 (Mortar) attached to Planning Permission L/TH/05/0160 for an application for Listed Building consent to alter and extend building following demolition of part of existing in connection with change of use to single dwelling.

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • CON/TH/26/0770 Awaiting decision

    Park Ville Windsor Road Cliffsend Kent CT12 5EB

    Application for approval of Condition 3 (Manufacturing Details of Window and Doors) attached to Planning Permission FH/TH/26/0046 for the erection of a single storey link extension between the dwelling and the annexe

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • PN01/TH/26/0772 Awaiting decision

    14 Station Approach Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 7RW

    Erection of single storey rear extension to extend 5m in depth, 2.55m to eaves and overall height of 2.95m

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Householder
  • FH/TH/26/0762 Awaiting decision

    5 Lancaster Gardens Birchington Kent CT7 9TH

    Variation of condition 2 of planning permission FH/TH/25/0920 for the 'Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage, erection of 1no dormer to front roof slope and 1no dormer to side roof slope, installation of juliette balcony to rear with 4no rooflights to side elevations together with alterations to fenestration' to allow alterations to the front dormer window

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Householder
  • F/TH/26/0763 Awaiting decision

    Thai 8 38 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2RW

    Change of use of ground floor and basement from restaurant (Use Class E) to 1no. 2-bed self-contained flat (Use Class C3), together with installation of escape window at basement level on rear elevation

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • TPO/TH/26/0765 Awaiting decision

    14 Cleven Lodge Sarre Court Sarre Kent CT7 0LA

    TH/TPO/16(1978) - 1No Beech (T1) - Fell

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Trees
  • FH/TH/26/0764 Awaiting decision

    87 Stone Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 1EB

    Erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing garage

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Householder
  • FH/TH/26/0761 Awaiting decision

    20 Southall Close Minster Kent CT12 4AR

    Erection of conservatory to rear elevation

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Householder
  • FH/TH/26/0758 Awaiting decision

    46 Park Avenue Broadstairs Kent CT10 2EY

    Erection of a two storey rear extension

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Householder
  • CON/TH/26/0756 Awaiting decision

    Former Car Storage Site Manston Road Ramsgate Kent

    Application for approval of Conditions 27 (Highway Works), 28 (New Bus Stop), 29 (Directional Sign) and 30 (Engineering Drawings) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/25/0556 for the erection of a single storey retail unit (Class E(a)) with associated parking, access and landscaping.

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • CON/TH/26/0759 Awaiting decision

    130 Alpha Road Birchington Kent CT7 9EA

    Application for approval of Conditions 4 (Materials), 8 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), 9 (Landscaping), 12 (External Lighting) and 13 (Construction and Arboricultural Management Plan) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/25/0752 for the erection of 1no. two storey 4 bed detached dwelling with associated parking and garden following demolition of existing garage

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • CON/TH/26/0755 Awaiting decision

    1 Westwood Gateway Margate Road Broadstairs Kent

    Application for approval of Condition 4 (Ventilation) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/25/1037 for the subdivision of existing unit to create 2no. retail units together with external alterations to facilitate this including partial demolition of the existing building and removal of mezzanine level and delivery canopy, removal of feature signage frame and glazed feature pod, installation of shop fronts and extension to existing canopy, refurbishment of external display area canopies and means of enclosure, creation of holding area and forklift truck shed, changes to parking configuration, provision of 2no. trolley corrals and associated works

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • TPO/TH/26/0753 Awaiting decision

    Lanthorne House Lanthorne Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 3LX

    TH/TPO/28(1981) - 2 No. Sycamore (T3, T4) - Sycamore - Crown Reduce by 4.5m

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Trees
  • TPO/TH/26/0752 Awaiting decision

    Gate House Sarre Court Sarre Kent CT7 0LD

    TH/TPO/16(1978) -1 No Holm Oak (T1) - 3 metre Crown Reduction. 1 No Lime (T2) - Pollard Crown by 4 metres and Crown raise over highway by approximately 5 metres.

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Trees
  • F/TH/26/0745 Awaiting decision

    18 St Johns Road Margate Kent CT9 1LU

    Variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/22/1030 for the "Change of Use and conversion of existing building used for homeless sheltered accommodation (sui generis) to provide 7 self-contained flats (Use Class C3)" to allow changes to fenestration and boundary treatments with internal alterations

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • CD/TH/26/0750 Awaiting decision

    Unit 15 - 19 Hedge End Industrial Estate St Nicholas At Wade Birchington Kent CT7 0NB

    Application for a certificate of lawful development to install solar panels to the roof of each unit

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • CON/TH/26/0748 Awaiting decision

    Balmoral Mansions 27 Albion Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1LU

    Application for approval of Condition 3 (Acoustics) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/26/0036 for the erection of replacement dormer to facilitate the creation of a roof terrace with glazed guard rails and increase in height of front and rear parapet walls

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • TPO/TH/26/0747 Awaiting decision

    Manktelow Court Ramsgate Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2EG

    TH/TPO/6(1984) - 1 No Monterey Cypress (T15) - Fell

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Trees
  • CON/TH/26/0749 Awaiting decision

    Land On South Side Of Manston Court Road And West Side Of Haine Road Ramsgate Kent

    Application for approval of Condition 15 (Landscaping) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/25/0278 for the erection of a three storey 66 bed care home (Use Class C2) with parking, access, landscaping and associated works

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • CON/TH/26/0743 Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent To Salmestone Grange Nash Road Margate Kent

    Application for approval of Condition 22 (Highway Works) attached to Planning Permission OL/TH/16/1765 for the outline application for residential development of up to 250 dwellings and alterations to the surrounding highway network, including details of Access with all other matters reserved (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout, Scale)

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • PN12/TH/26/0738 Awaiting decision

    Silent Gliss Limited Unit 1 Pyramid Business Park Poorhole Lane Broadstairs Kent CT10 2PT

    Application to apply for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required in respect of the installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic system

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • F/TH/26/0740 Awaiting decision

    Garden Gate Project Northdown Park Margate Kent CT9 3JX

    Erection of a galvanised steel frame with plastic covering to create a hot house within the existing walled garden (retrospective)

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • L/TH/26/0741 Awaiting decision

    18 St Johns Road Margate Kent CT9 1LU

    Application for Listed Building Consent for the internal works including installation of stud wall to create storage at basement level, formation of new bedroom at ground floor level, reinstatement of staircase at ground floor, installation of new internal door and hallway, changes to fenestration and boundary treatments

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • TCA/TH/26/0739 Awaiting decision

    1 Church Street Minster Kent CT12 4BX

    1 No Silver Birch (T1) - Fell

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Trees
  • TPO/TH/26/0742 Awaiting decision

    35 Alpha Road Birchington Kent CT7 9EG

    M/TPO/3(1952)G2 - 1 No Walnut Tree (T1) - 2.5 metre crown reduction.

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Trees
  • TCA/TH/26/0737 Awaiting decision

    Whychways Old Road Sarre Kent CT7 0LB

    1No Common Ash (T1) - Crown lift over the highway to provide 5.2 metres clearance above the carriageway and for 0.45 metres beyond the carriageway edge/kerb line. Crown lift to provide a minimum of 2.4 metres clearance above the remaining footway. 1No Leyland Cypress (T2) - Crown lift over the highway to provide 5.2 metres clearance above the carriageway and for 0.45 metres beyond the carriageway edge/kerb line. Crown lift to provide a minimum of 2.4 metres clearance above the remaining footway. 1No Weeping Willow (T3) - Pollard the tree back to the previous pollard points or to an agreed height of approximately 6 metres above ground level, subject to suitable growth points and arboricultural judgement.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Trees
  • F/TH/26/0736 Awaiting decision

    Mcdonalds Restaurant And Drive Through Laundry Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 4HY

    Installation of aluminium cladding, together with reconfiguration of dropped kerbs, drive-thru, fencing and patio area to create 1no. additional parking space.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • FH/TH/26/0735 Awaiting decision

    1 Osprey Rise Broadstairs Kent CT10 2US

    Erection of a single storey side extension

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Householder
  • A/TH/26/0732 Awaiting decision

    161 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2PA

    Erection and display of 1no. non illuminated projecting sign and 1no. non illuminated fascia sign

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • F/TH/26/0729 Awaiting decision

    161 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2PA

    Change of use of part of ground floor from residential (Use Class C3) to commercial (Use Class E) to extend the current retail space, with alterations to the shop front

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • F/TH/26/0730 Awaiting decision

    473 Margate Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6SP

    Change of use from a 6 bedroom dwelling (Use class C3) to a 8 Bedroom HMO for 8 occupants (Use Class Sui Generis)

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • FH/TH/26/0733 Awaiting decision

    2 Beaufort Avenue Ramsgate Kent CT12 6ES

    Erection of dormer to rear and 3no rooflight to front to facilitate loft conversion, together with erection of a single storey rear extension and installation of cladding to side (Retrospective)

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Householder
  • BNG/TH/26/0728 Awaiting decision

    293A Margate Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6TE

    Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to application F/TH/26/0280 for the erection of single storey detached outbuilding to the rear, to be used as an education centre

    Submitted 10 Jul 2026
  • PN01/TH/26/0723 Awaiting decision

    11 Hawkhurst Way Broadstairs Kent CT10 1SD

    Erection of single storey rear extension to extend 6.11m in depth, 2.65m to eaves and overall height of 2.65m

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Householder
  • L/TH/26/0722 Awaiting decision

    1 High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QH

    Application for Listed Building Consent for erection of garage following demolition of existing garage

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • FH/TH/26/0726 Awaiting decision

    11 Hawkhurst Way Broadstairs Kent CT10 1SD

    Erection of a single storey rear and side extension, alterations to the roof of existing rear extension with installation of 6no. rooflights together with alterations to fenestration to facilitate a garage conversion.

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Householder
  • FH/TH/26/0727 Awaiting decision

    5 Blazer Close Broadstairs Kent CT10 1FR

    Erection of a two storey side extension to a dwelling together with associated works

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Householder
  • CON/TH/26/0725 Awaiting decision

    Former Car Storage Site Manston Road Ramsgate Kent

    Application for approval of Conditions 4 (Surface Water Drainage), 6 (Foul Drainage) and 7 (Public Sewers) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/25/0556 for the erection of a single storey retail unit (Class E(a)) with associated parking, access and landscaping

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • TPO/TH/26/0724 Awaiting decision

    Chatham House Grammar School Chatham Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 7PS

    TH/TPO/6(2005) - 1 No. Norway Red Maple (T1) - 4.5 metre crown lift, 2-3 metre crown reduction.

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Trees
  • FH/TH/26/0716 Awaiting decision

    63 Plains Of Waterloo Ramsgate Kent CT11 8JE

    Replacement roof tiles and flashings, replacement gutters and installation of downpipe to front, installation of access hatch to roof, and installation of rear rooflight (Part-retrospective)

    Submitted 8 Jul 2026 Householder
  • CON/TH/26/0718 Awaiting decision

    61 Queen Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 9EL

    Application for approval of Conditions 5 (plant equipment) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/22/1311 for the Erection of a second and third floor extension and a 4 storey rear extension to facilitate the conversion into 31 self contained residential flats comprising 14 x 1 bed with 17 x 2 bed, together and 4No self contained commercial units, business hub and basement gym together with bin and cycle stores

    Submitted 8 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • L/TH/26/0717 Awaiting decision

    63 Plains Of Waterloo Ramsgate Kent CT11 8JE

    Application for Listed Building Consent for external works including replacement roof tiles and flashings, replacement gutters and installation of downpipe to front, installation of access hatch to roof, and installation of rear rooflight, together with internal works including replacement flooring to fourth floor and installation of waste pipe (Part-retrospective)

    Submitted 8 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • FH/TH/26/0715 Awaiting decision

    22 Shakespeare Road Birchington Kent CT7 9ET

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    Submitted 7 Jul 2026 Householder
  • FH/TH/26/0714 Awaiting decision

    11 Priory Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 9PG

    Replacement of flat roof covering with repairs to timber frame

    Submitted 6 Jul 2026 Householder
  • FH/TH/26/0712 Awaiting decision

    16 St Peters Road Margate Kent CT9 1TF

    Installation of rooflights to front and rear to facilitate loft conversion, conversion of garage to studio and installation of cladding to rear elevation at ground floor level

    Submitted 6 Jul 2026 Householder

Older applications, page 2 of 56

Recent decisions

Data to August 2026

  • F/TH/26/0505 Granted

    Land East And West Of Ebbsfleet Lane North Ramsgate Kent

    Delivery of archaeological mitigation works comprising soil stripping, excavation and archaeological recording, with subsequent reinstatement of the land and associated temporary works

    Decided 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • FH/TH/26/0409 Granted

    1 Beach Road Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8AD

    Erection of a single storey side extension

    Decided 10 Aug 2026 Householder
  • CD/TH/26/0647 Granted

    Land West Of Richborough Way Ramsgate Kent

    Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed unexploded ordnance (UXO) surveys and geoarchaeological investigations with associated temporary welfare facilities.

    Decided 10 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • F/TH/26/0328 Refused

    15 Waldron Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 1TB

    Erection of 2no. 6-bed dwellings and associated parking, following demolition of existing dwelling (self-build)

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • TCA/TH/26/0629 Granted

    6 Chapel Place Lane Ramsgate Kent CT11 9SE

    1 No. Holly (T1) Crown reduction by 1m over 3/4 of crown and 1.5m on the remaining 1/4 to the left side to balance the crown.

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Trees
  • TPO/TH/26/0663 Granted

    36 Selwyn Drive Broadstairs Kent CT10 2SW

    TH/TPO/20(1979) - 1No Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduce by 2m from the tips, leaving appropriate growth points and a natural shape

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Trees
  • TCA/TH/26/0692 Granted

    15 Augusta Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 8JP

    1 No. Sycamore Tree (T1) - 1 metre crown reduction.

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Trees
  • L/TH/26/0358 Refused

    8 Liverpool Lawn Ramsgate Kent CT11 9HJ

    Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of uplighters to front elevation (Retrospective)

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • F/TH/26/0571 Granted

    Land Between 47 And 49 Rose Gardens Minster Ramsgate Kent

    Application for variation of condition 2 for approved planning permission F/TH/23/0983 'Erection of 2no. two storey, two bedroom semi detached dwellings with associated parking' to allow barn hip to be removed and dormer and gable ends to be finished in render and installation of Air Source Heat Pump to each property

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • FH/TH/26/0614 Granted

    110 Dumpton Park Drive Broadstairs Kent CT10 1RL

    Alterations to roof from hip to gable, erection of dormers to front and rear with balcony to side and installation of air source heat pump

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Householder

The full record

Decisions between 2000 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 2,429 decisions from Thanet between 2000 and 2026, part of 2,756 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,116 granted against 217 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 666 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • M/TH/00/0058 Granted

    Thorne Farm Thorne Hill Minster RAMSGATE Kent CT12 5DS

    INFILL OF FORMER QUARRY WITH INERT MATERIALS WITH RESTORATION TO AGRICULTURAL LAND

    Decided 17 Feb 2000 Other
  • F/TH/00/0564 Granted

    57 Eastchurch Road, Margate, Kent

    ERECTION OF RIDGED ROOF REAR CONSERVATORY

    Decided 22 Aug 2000 Full applications
  • F/TH/00/0938 Granted

    Fleete Court Farm, Manston Court Road, Manston Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5AT

    CHANGE OF USE AND CONVERSION FROM PIG FARM TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF TIMBER BUILDINGS

    Decided 15 Feb 2001 Full applications
  • F/TH/01/0040 Granted

    104 Salisbury Avenue, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2DY

    ERECTION OF PITCHED ROOF REAR EXTENSION TO PROVIDE CONSERVATORY AND KITCHEN

    Decided 28 Feb 2001 Full applications
  • F/TH/01/0269 Granted

    Thorne Farm Thorne Hill Minster RAMSGATE Kent CT12 5DS

    CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL FARM BUILDINGS TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION (USE CLASSES (B1 AND B8)

    Decided 1 Aug 2001 Full applications
  • F/TH/01/0642 Granted

    38 The Ridgeway, Margate, Kent

    ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION

    Decided 6 Sep 2001 Full applications
  • F/TH/01/0852 Granted

    Play Ground, Lancaster Close, Ramsgate, CT12 6PD

    INSTALLATION OF ADVENTURE TRAIL TYPE PLAY EQUIPMENT ENCLOSED BY FENCING AND GATES

    Decided 14 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • F/TH/01/0869 Granted

    Staner Court, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HR

    ALTERATIONS TO EXTERNAL ELEVATION COMPRISING INSTALLATION OF OVERCLADDING SYSTEM AND RENEWAL OF EXISTING BALCONY BALUSTRADING

    Decided 27 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • F/TH/01/0970 Granted

    Fleete Court Farm, Manston Court Road, Manston Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5AT

    CHANGE OF USE FROM PIG FARM TO STORAGE AND WAREHOUSING (USE CLASS B8)

    Decided 1 Feb 2002 Full applications
  • F/TH/02/0284 Granted

    Thorne Farm Thorne Hill Minster RAMSGATE Kent CT12 5DS

    CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO USE CLASSES B1 (BUSINESS) AND B8 (STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION), WITH ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING

    Decided 14 May 2002 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to August 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 298 35%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 357 42%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 197 23%

Planning agents in Thanet

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. E.K.Drawing Service Ltd. 82% granted overall 75
  2. Top Branch Tree Services 100% granted overall 63
  3. Urban Surveying & Design LTD 80% granted overall 58
  4. Invent Architecture Ltd 97% granted overall 43
  5. LT Drawing Services Ltd 85% granted overall 41
  6. del Renzio & del Renzio Ltd 88% granted overall 33
  7. SIFA architecture 82% granted overall 31

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Thanet decide?

In the 12 months to August 2026, Thanet decided 852 planning applications. 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Thanet?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 63 days over the 12 months to August 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Thanet decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 852 decisions in the 12 months to August 2026 where both dates are published, 35% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 77% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Thanet decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 2429 decisions from Thanet between 2000 and 2026, out of 2,756 applications on record. Across that whole period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Thanet?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to August 2026, with 112 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Thanet's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Thanet: 2,756 planning applications on record as of August 2026. Trailing 12 months: 852 decided, 94% approved, median 63 days to a decision. 1,078 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 2,429 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.