21 Essex Gardens, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9TJ

1. 5 Nov 2002

   Received by Thanet

2. 18 Nov 2002

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Jan 2003

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

4. 16 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Thanet granted permission on 10 January 2003, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 23 Essex Gardens Birchington Kent CT7 9TJ

  PN01/TH/25/1286 Submitted 27 Nov 2025 0m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension to extend 4.95m in depth, 2.43m to eaves and overall height of 2.43m

  Granted Householder Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• Advertising Right Adjacent 284 Canterbury Road BIRCHINGTON Kent CT7 9UD

  A/TH/22/0586 Submitted 25 Apr 2022 100m away

  Erection and display of 2No Digital Display panels following removal of 4No panels

  Granted Advertising 19 docs

• 335A Canterbury Road BIRCHINGTON Kent CT7 9TY

  CD/TH/21/0828 Submitted 24 May 2021 149m away

  Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Lancaster Gardens Birchington Kent CT7 9TH

  FH/TH/26/0762 Submitted 23 Jul 2026 161m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  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

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Lancaster Gardens BIRCHINGTON Kent CT7 9TH

  FH/TH/21/0475 Submitted 29 Mar 2021 165m away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension together with alterations to roof including installation of first floor rear window and external alterations to convert garage to habitable accommodation

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Proposed Configeration Antenna Scedule Canterbury Road BIRCHINGTON Kent

  TL/TH/21/1180 Submitted 23 Jul 2021 169m away

  Erection and Installation of 18m phase 3 street pole with wrap around cabinet at base, 3No. additional equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works to provide 5G telecoms

  Refused Telecoms Extension 18 docs

• 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

  14 May 2026 Full applications
• 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)

  31 Mar 2026 Full applications
• F/TH/26/0038 Granted

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

  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.

  15 Jan 2026 Full applications
• F/TH/25/0905 Granted

  15 - 16 Hawley Square Margate Kent CT9 1PF

  Variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/23/1658 for the "Change of use from office space (Class E) and 2No 2 bed flats to 5No 2-bed self-contained flats together with erection of balconies to rear elevation, installation of ground floor bay windows and provision of railings at ground and first floor on the front elevation and alterations to roof to facilitate rear roof terrace, installation of windows to replace existing with internal alterations" to allow extension to roof terrace and associated alterations to location of railings (part retrospective)

  18 Aug 2025 Full applications
• F/TH/26/0371 Granted

  Hair Inspirations 13 High Street Garlinge Margate Kent CT9 5LN

  Change of use from hairdressers (Use class E) and 1no one bedroom flat, to 1no one bedroom flat and 1no two bedroom flat and replacement of shopfront with a window and door.

  9 Apr 2026 Full applications