6 - 7 The Centre, Margate, Kent, CT9 1JG Data via plota.co.uk

F/TH/25/0544 - Full Planning Permission Refused
Admin / proceduralCommercial premises

Proposal

Variation of condition 4 of planning permission for the "Change of use from retail (Use Class E) to Coffee shop and bar with live music" to allow alterations to opening hours to be from 12pm to 12am Sunday to Thursday and 12pm to 3am Friday and Saturday Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
12 May 2025
✓
Validated
20 May 2025
✗
Refused
1 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 1 Jul 2026 · Delegated decision · Last checked 30 Sept 2026

Documents 8

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF BLANK Decision · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 3

PDF BLANK Report/Statement · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Supporting/Supplementary Info · 30 Sept 2025 View ↗ PDF PLANNING STATEMENT Report/Statement · 12 May 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Forms/Certificates · 12 May 2025 View ↗

Consultation & comments 3

PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Representation/Response · 2 Oct 2025 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Representation/Response · 10 Jul 2025 View ↗
PDF OBJECTS Representation/Response · 25 May 2025 View ↗

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Associated applications 2

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    Conditions variation sought for 4

    • VariationVariation of condition 4RefusedThis applicationF/TH/25/0544

Site constraints 7

Article 4 direction
Margate ED. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Special area of conservation 201 m away: Thanet Coast
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
54 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 13, Cecil Square, Grade II, 44 m away · 1 Grade II*, 51 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
SSSI 201 m away: Thanet Coast SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Also on the record
Conservation area 36 m away: Margate Conservation Area; Inside the Margate built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Thanet
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
CT9 1JG
Received
12 May 2025
Validated
20 May 2025
Ward
Margate Central
Case officer
Show
Target decision
1 Oct 2025
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision date
1 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Planning by Design

Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
29 Oct 2025

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2021 Approved
Change of use from retail (Use Class E) to Coffee shop and bar with live music
F/TH/21/1517
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing internal ATM with…
L/TH/25/1356
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing internal ATM with…
L/TH/25/1356
2025 Approved
94 - 96 High Street Margate Kent CT9 1JW
Change of use of the ground floor from retail (Use Class E) to a Bingo hall (Sui Generis)…
F/TH/25/1075
2025 Approved
94 - 96 High Street Margate Kent CT9 1JW
Change of use of the ground floor from retail (Use Class E) to a Bingo hall (Sui Generis)…
F/TH/25/1075
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Application for Listed Building Consent for Installation of a Positive Input Ventilation…
L/TH/25/1177
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Application for Listed Building Consent for Installation of a Positive Input Ventilation…
L/TH/25/1177
2025 Withdrawn
14 The Centre Margate Kent CT9 1JG
Change of use from retail (Use Class E) to recording studio and rehearsal room (Sui Gener…
F/TH/25/0487
2025 Withdrawn
14 The Centre Margate Kent CT9 1JG
Change of use from retail (Use Class E) to recording studio and rehearsal room (Sui Gener…
F/TH/25/0487
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of lead roof covering, rainwa…
L/TH/25/0590
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of lead roof covering, rainwa…
L/TH/25/0590
2025 Approved
1 Cecil Street Margate Kent CT9 1NX
Change of use from office (use class E) to a 1no. 3 bed dwelling together with alteration…
F/TH/25/0500
2025 Approved
1 Cecil Street Margate Kent CT9 1NX
Change of use from office (use class E) to a 1no. 3 bed dwelling together with alteration…
F/TH/25/0500
2025 Approved
1 Cecil Street Margate Kent CT9 1NX
Application for listed building consent for alterations to fenestration and reconfigurati…
L/TH/25/0501
2025 Approved
1 Cecil Street Margate Kent CT9 1NX
Application for listed building consent for alterations to fenestration and reconfigurati…
L/TH/25/0501
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Replacement of existing ATM to front elevation
F/TH/25/0538
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Replacement of existing ATM to front elevation
F/TH/25/0538
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing ATM to front elev…
L/TH/25/0539
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing ATM to front elev…
L/TH/25/0539
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Erection and display of 1no non-illuminated ATM tablet sign
A/TH/25/0537
2025 Approved
National Westminster Bank 13 Cecil Square Margate Kent CT9 1XY
Erection and display of 1no non-illuminated ATM tablet sign
A/TH/25/0537
2018 Approved
120 High Street MARGATE Kent CT9 1JW
Change of use from Retail (Use Class A1) to Dental and Orthodontic Practice (Use Class D1)
F/TH/18/0778
2018 Approved
59 High Street MARGATE Kent CT9 1DX
Change of use from retail (A1) to bar (A4), restaurant (A3) and E-Sports and casual gamin…
F/TH/18/0501
2018 Approved
59 High Street MARGATE Kent CT9 1DX
Change of use from retail (A1) to bar (A4), restaurant (A3) and E-Sports and casual gamin…
F/TH/18/0501
2018 Approved
Cartons Boulangerie 4-5 The Centre MARGATE Kent CT9 1JG
Installation of extractor fan system
F/TH/18/0704
2018 Approved
Cartons Boulangerie 4-5 The Centre MARGATE Kent CT9 1JG
Installation of extractor fan system
F/TH/18/0704
Thanet
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#175 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Thanet ranks #171 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Thanet decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #103 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #122 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #171 of 296
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #196 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
105 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
50 decided
751
Total decisions
67 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings