Repainting listed building at 3 Addington Street, Margate
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Thanet Planning Committee on 19 Nov 2025.
What was proposed
Listed building consent was sought to repaint the front elevation, windows, doors and external steps.
“LOCATION: Application for Listed Building Consent for the repainting of front elevation, fenestration and external steps…”
Officer report
The site
The property is a Grade II listed early nineteenth-century three-storey dwelling within the Margate Conservation Area.
“No. 3 Addington Street in Margate is a Grade II Listed early 19th century three-storey dwelling with basement, located at the top end of Addington Street, facing the play areas of Holy Trinity St John's Church of England Primary School. The property is sited within the Margate Conservation Area.”
Officer report
Earlier applications
Several applications for alterations, extensions and repairs to the property were granted between 2015 and 2016.
“L/TH/15/0140 - Application for listed building consent for internal alterations. Granted 14 Apr 2015”
“L/TH/16/0574 - Application for listed building consent for internal alterations together with installation of flue and window to rear elevation and other external alterations. Granted 21 Jul 2016”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the works would support long-term maintenance, enhance the building and avoid harm to its significance or setting.
“The Conservation Officer has raised no objections to any of the proposed areas of repainting, and considers that the proposal would form part of the long-term maintenance of the listed building and would enhance its overall appearance.”
“The repainting of the front elevation and fenestration, together with the plan for the external steps would form part of the long term maintenance of the listed building and would enhance its overall appearance.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The Conservation Officer raised no objection and considered the proposed paints acceptable, while no neighbouring responses were received.
“TDC Conservation Officer: No objection. Further to a review of the submitted application and site visit, I consider that the proposed repainting of the front elevation with the Graphenstone, natural lime, breathable, heritage paint is entirely acceptable, as is the repainting of the existing historic windows, doors and steps in the chosen Graham & Brown eggshell paint.”
“Additional Conservation Officer Comment: "Further to a discussion with the applicant about the tonal hues of the paint in the evening light, it is likely that the applicant will revise the proposed colour (but not make) to a more cream based colour. I consider this to be entirely acceptable and raise no objection to this change of colour.”
Officer report
Why it went to committee
The application was brought before members because it had been made by a Thanet District Council employee.
“The application is brought before members as the application has been made by an employee of Thanet District Council.”
Officer report
The vote
Councillor Rattigan proposed approval, Councillor Rusiecki seconded it, and the motion was agreed.
“Councillor Rattigan proposed and Councillor Rusiecki seconded that the planning application be approved, subject to the following conditions:”
“When put to the vote, the motion was AGREED. (f) D06”
Minutes
Councillors at the meeting
- Helen CrittendenChairLabour
- Pat MakinsonLabour
- Steve AlbonLabour
- Martin BoydLabour
- Mike GarnerGreen
- David GreenLabour
- Jennifer MatterfaceLabour
- Jack PackmanLabour
- Marc RattiganConservative
- George RusieckiConservative
- Rebecca WingGreen
- Leo BritcherSubstitute for BrightLabour
Source: Plota analysis of the council's minutes; parties from the council's list of councillors.
Sources
- Thanet Planning Committee minutes, 19 November 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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