161 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2PA

1. 13 Jul 2026

   Received by Thanet

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Thanet took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Thanet for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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• 161 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2PA

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• 185A Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2PA

  F/TH/25/1238 Submitted 14 Nov 2025 52m away

  Replacement of existing first floor windows to sash windows at front elevation

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 69 Godwin Road And 57 Sweyn Road Margate Kent CT9 2HE

  F/TH/26/0038 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 60m away

  Change of use from MOT testing station (Use class sui generis) to Commercial, Business, and Service use (Use Class E), together with erection of a single storey side extension and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of existing building.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Discount Furniture Warehouse Unit 1 Westmount House 220 - 228 Northdown Road MARGATE Kent CT9 2RP

  F/TH/21/1076 Submitted 5 Jul 2021 71m away

  Installation of aluminium shop front and roller shutter

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 5 Viking Court Cliftonville Avenue Margate Kent CT9 2AH

  F/TH/25/1232 Submitted 14 Nov 2025 79m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~13 Mar

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  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Land Rear Of 31 Harold Road Margate Kent CT9 2HS

  F/TH/26/0436 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 157m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Erection of 1no. 2 bed dwelling following demolition of existing garages, together with erection of boundary treatments and cycle store, and associated parking and landscaping

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 11 docs
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• A/TH/26/0459 Granted

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  Erection and display of 3no. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1no. non illuminated welcome sign, 1no. internally illuminated flag sign following removal of existing.

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• A/TH/26/0683 Awaiting decision

  322 Margate Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6SQ

  Erection and display of new internally illuminated fascia signage above shop front

  30 Jun 2026 Advertising
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  Erection and display of 2no sets of internally illuminated fascia text and 1No non illuminated hanging sign

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  1 Westwood Gateway Margate Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2QU

  Erection and display of 5 No. internally illuminated fascia signs and 6 No. vinyl prints to existing totem sign

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  Former Car Storage Site Manston Road Ramsgate Kent

  Erection and display of 2no. internally Illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated totem flag pole sign, 1no. internally illuminated poster display Unit, 3no. externally illuminated billboard sign and 1no. externally illuminated Billboard Sign

  9 Jun 2026 Advertising