External staircase replacement at Flat 3, 189 High Street, Ramsgate

“This is an application for planning permission for the replacement of the external staircase and balustrade at first floor level to the rear. The existing staircase is painted black and is constructed in mild steel. The proposed replacement staircase would be unpainted and constructed in galvanised mild steel. A chair lift is currently attached to the staircase, which will be retained and attached to the new proposed.”

“The application site lies within the urban confines, in a residential area and located at the top of Ramsgate High Street, opposite the north eastern boundary of Ellington Park.”

“The site comprises a large, detached two storey dwelling known as Elmstone House with a two storey bay window overlooking the High Street and Ellington Park on the southern elevation, and 2no. two storey projections to the Park Road on the northern elevation. It has been subdivided into flats.”

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“It is considered that the change in finish would not be significantly visible from the public realm, and it would introduce an improvement to the existing situation where the paint is in obvious need of repair and maintenance. The galvanised steel would eliminate the need for paint to be maintained, and would provide a tidier appearance for a longer period of time, making it a more sustainable choice.”

“Due to the nature of the proposal as a replacement of the existing and the location of the application site, it is not considered that the works would have any additional impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.”

“Letters were sent to neighbouring occupiers and a site notice was posted near the site. No responses have been received.”

“Councillor Rusiecki proposed and Councillor Wright seconded that the officer recommendation to approve be AGREED, subject to the following conditions:”

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“When put to the vote the motion was AGREED.”

“The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 26/788/MG/PL01, received 1 April 2026.”