Thanet District Council Planning Applications 3rd September

Planning Applications
Thanet Council Offices, PO Box 9, Cecil Street,
Margate, Kent, CT9 1XZ
For more information please contact:
Tel: +44(0) 1843 577000
DX 30555 (Margate)
Visit our web-site: www.thanet.gov.uk
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE)(ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 – NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 15

Major application
Application No: F/TH/26/0778
Proposal: Change of use and conversion of parts of the former St Augustine’s College buildings to provide 24no 1-bed, 13no 2-bed and 3no 3-bed self-contained flats, and erection of 4no 3-bed dwellings, while retaining the existing wedding venue and associated hospitality uses, including removal of the single-storey western extension and external metal fire escape staircases, installation of air source heat pumps, together with associated access, landscaping and parking
Location: 125 Canterbury Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent CT8 8NL
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Thanet District Council as local planning authority has received the following
applications which:- In the opinion of the district planning authority affects
the character or appearance of a Conservation Area or the setting of a Listed
Building, in accordance with section 67 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
And/or
Relates to a Listed Building [Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and
Buildings in Conservation Areas) Regulations 1987]. Affects setting of a listed building
Application No: L/TH/26/0779
Proposal: Application for listed building consent for the internal and external alterations associated with the conversion and refurbishment of parts of the former St Augustine’s College buildings to provide 40 residential units, while retaining the existing wedding venue and associated hospitality uses, including removal of the single-storey western extension and external metal fire escape staircases, removal and installation of internal walls and partitions; formation, alterations and infilling of internal and external openings; alterations to staircases and circulation areas; insertion of mezzanine floors; installation of kitchens, bathrooms and associated services; alteration and replacement of windows and doors; installation of secondary glazing and acoustic treatments; roof, entrance and external access alterations; installation of air source heat pumps, ventilation, extraction and associated plant; and repair and refurbishment of the brickwork, render, and slate roofs

Location: 125 Canterbury Road Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8NL
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Details of applications as submitted may be examined electronically by
visiting https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/planning-application-search/
Any observations that you may wish to make should be submitted either
by using the link above through the Council’s website or in writing to the
Planning Applications Team, Thanet District Council, PO Box 9, Margate, Kent
CT9 1XZ
Representations (*) must be received by 25 September 2026
(*) Please note the following points with regard to any representations
received by the Council:
1. Copies of representations are made available for public inspection at the
Council Offices;
2. Copies of representation are available on the Council’s website with
telephone number, email address and signatures removed.
3. In the event of an appeal being lodged copies of representations will be
forwarded to The Planning Inspectorate.
For all householder applications (FH prefix), in the event of an appeal against
a refusal of planning permission, which is to be dealt with on the basis of
representations in writing, any representations made about this application
will be sent to the Secretary of State, and there will be no further opportunity
to comment at appeal stage.
Signed Bob Porter – Director of Place
On behalf of THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Date 4th September 2026