Replacement sash windows at 7 Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Thanet Planning Committee on 15 Oct 2025.
The site
The property is a Grade II listed mid-terrace dwelling in the Ramsgate Conservation Area, with bowed windows, a basement and front and rear dormers.
“No.7 Guildford Lawn is a mid terrace Grade II Listed, mid 19th century two storey dwelling with a basement which is accessed via stairs to the front of the dwelling and has a small front and rear dormer. Guildford Lawn is unusual in that the windows to all storeys are bowed and the terrace itself curves around to the rear with a terrace of 8No. terraced dwellings built in front the dwellings behind.”
“The property is sited within the Ramsgate Conservation area and this application relates to the replacement of the sash and casement windows to the front and rear elevations.”
Officer report
Earlier consent
Earlier listed building consent allowed roof covering and second-floor dormer works in 2021, and the dormer is not considered in this application.
“L/TH/21/1074 - Granted 22 October 2021 Application for listed building consent for the replacement of the existing interlocking tiles with natural slate coverings together with the replacement of the second floor front dormer window unit together with associated repairs and recovering of the flat roof.”
Officer report
Why officers supported it
Officers considered the windows essential because existing windows were beyond repair, and matching replacements would enhance the listed building and conservation area.
“The Conservation Officer has confirmed that she has visited the site and viewed the existing windows to the front and rear elevation and they are in a poor state and beyond repair. She’s further advised that some of the windows to the rear are not original. As such, the proposed works to replace the windows as shown are considered to be essential to the maintenance of the listed structure, and will help secure its use for the future.”
“The works will enhance the listed building and the surrounding conservation area and it is therefore recommended that members approve the application, subject to safeguarding conditions.”
Officer report
Consultation response
The Conservation Officer raised no objection because the proposed timber windows would match the existing design, glazing and materials.
“Given that the proposed single glazed, timber sash and casement windows on the above referenced property will be replaced with those to match in terms of design, glazing and materials, I raise no objections.”
Officer report
Public response
Neighbouring occupiers were notified and a site notice was posted, but no representations were received.
“Neighbouring occupiers have been notified and a site notice posted. No representations have been received.”
Officer report
The committee decision
Councillors agreed the officer recommendation for approval, subject to a three-year commencement condition and windows replicating the existing details.
“Councillor Rattigan proposed, Councillor Rusiecki seconded that the officer recommendation for APPROVAL be agreed subject to the following conditions:”
“2 The replacement windows hereby permitted shall replicate the existing windows in all respects, including moulding profiles, glazing bars, cover beads and cills.”
Minutes
Sources
- Thanet Planning Committee minutes, 15 October 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Thanet's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Thanet Planning Committee
- Council
- Thanet
- Date
- Wednesday 15 October 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
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