Marina office and upgrades at Customs Shed West Crosswall, Ramsgate

“LOCATION: Application for Listed Building Consent for erection of single storey portable cabin to house new marina office together with replacement windows and entrance door to existing marina office building which will serve as security office…”

“The proposed development is the erection of a single storey modular building together with replacement of the windows and entrance door to existing marina office building following removal of existing modular building.”

“Ramsgate Harbour is the only Royal harbour in the UK, sited within the Ramsgate Conservation Area, and contains numerous listed buildings and structures.”

“The site is located at the western end of the western crosswall and currently comprises a pitched roof office building, metal fuel tank, modular building and a parking and turning area.”

“F/TH/26/0354 - Erection of a single storey modular building together with replacement windows and entrance door to existing marina office building following removal of existing modular building. Granted 19 June 2026”

“L/TH/18/1102 - Application for Listed Building Consent for the erection of 1No. single storey plant building. Granted 19 October 2018”

“The existing buildings are modern additions to the harbour and additional facilities are being housed in the adjacent modular buildings. The proposed building would have a similar appearance to the existing buildings on the site and would allow for the existing modular building to be removed. The siting of a building in this location would result in some harm to the character and appearance of the listed harbour through the permanent siting of a building in this location.”

“The addition of a further building in this location will result in harm to the character and appearance of the area, through the provision of an additional modern structure and physical works to the crosswall. The resulting harm is considered to be limited and this proposal would allow for the ongoing use of the harbour along with the removal of existing temporary buildings.”

“Letters were sent to neighbouring property occupiers, a site notice was posted close to the site and an advert was posted in the local paper.”

“TDC Conservation Officer - Following an evaluation of the submitted documentation, it is clear that the proposals have incorporated the comments provided at the pre-application stage and are for the same proposed works approved under application ref: F/TH/26/0354.”

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

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

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