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Winter Gardens Fort Crescent Margate Kent CT9 1HX

Awaiting decision Thanet F/TH/26/0411 Full Planning Permission

Works: Extension Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Proposal

Change of use of Winter Gardens from theatre to mixed use incorporating theatre, drama school, nursery, restaurant/bar and cafe (sui generis use), together with erection of two storey rear extension to north elevation with roof terrace, and access from upper promenade level (including lobby extension and external staircases); erection of single-storey front extension to south elevation; erection of single storey detached office building to north; alterations to fenestration and refurbishment works; and hard and soft landscaping and associated works, including new steps and ramps to north, plant equipment, parking, boundary treatment, and partial demolition of existing structures.

As published by the council, reference F/TH/26/0411

Application record

Reference
F/TH/26/0411
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Ward
Margate Central
Parish
No Civil Parish
Postcode
CT9 1HX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Thanet register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • L/TH/26/0412 Awaiting decision

    Winter Gardens Fort Crescent Margate Kent CT9 1HX

    Application for listed building consent for erection of two storey rear extension to north elevation with roof terrace, and access from upper promenade level (including lobby extension and external staircases); erection of single-storey front extension to south elevation; alterations to fenestration and refurbishment works; internal alterations including partial demolition and refurbishment works; associated works, including new steps and ramps to north, plant equipment, and partial demolition of existing structures; to facilitate change of use of Winter Gardens from theatre to mixed use incorporating theatre, drama school, nursery, restaurant/bar and cafe (sui generis use).

    Submitted 17 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • L/TH/26/0181 Granted

    Winter Gardens Fort Crescent Margate Kent CT9 1HX

    Application for Listed Building Consent for proposed internal investigative works including creation of trail pits, opening of ceilings, floors and wall and inspection of building servicing routes

    Decided 24 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Apr 2026

    Received by Thanet

  2. 8 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 3 July 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.

Who's behind it

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Lee Evans Partnership LLP Agent, registered in Kent

Active · incorporated 2003 · Kent

60 applications on PlanIndex · across 9 councils · 93% granted

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Documents

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158 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Thanet for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Thanet decided full applications in a median of 84 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • Winter Gardens Fort Crescent Margate Kent CT9 1HX

    L/TH/26/0412 Submitted 17 Apr 2026 3m away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jul

    Application for listed building consent for erection of two storey rear extension to north elevation with roof terrace, and access from upper promenade level (including lobby extension and external staircases); erection of single-storey front extension to south elevation; alterations to fenestration and refurbishment works; internal alterations including partial demolition and refurbishment works; associated works, including new steps and ramps to north, plant equipment, and partial demolition of existing structures; to facilitate change of use of Winter Gardens from theatre to mixed use incorporating theatre, drama school, nursery, restaurant/bar and cafe (sui generis use).

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 135 docs
    Small domestic
  • Winter Gardens Fort Crescent Margate Kent CT9 1HX

    L/TH/26/0181 Submitted 24 Feb 2026 92m away

    Application for Listed Building Consent for proposed internal investigative works including creation of trail pits, opening of ceilings, floors and wall and inspection of building servicing routes

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs
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    CON/TH/26/0697 Submitted 2 Jul 2026 106m away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug

    Application for approval of Condition 4 (Joinery Details) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/24/0314 for the erection of a two storey 2-bed dwelling following demolition of existing store and timber gate

    Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 2 docs
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  • 30 - 31 Trinity Square Margate Kent CT9 1HU

    CON/TH/26/0163 Submitted 17 Feb 2026 106m away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~15 Apr

    Application for approval of Condition 3 (Materials) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/24/0314 for the erection of a two storey 2-bed dwelling following demolition of existing store and timber gate

    Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 3 docs
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  • 15 Paragon Court, Fort Paragon, Margate, CT9 1JB

    L/TH/04/1163 Submitted 1 Sep 2004 164m away

    Removal of non load bearing walls dividing main front room and construction of new lobby wall with double door access

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs
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    L/TH/24/1438 Submitted 12 Dec 2024 164m away

    Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing double glazed UPVC window and door to rear with single glazed timber framed windows

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