Roof and rear extensions at Pantelis, 42 - 44 Harbour Street, Ramsgate

“The proposed development is the erection of a third floor extension and a four storey rear extension together with alterations to fenestration. The proposed third floor extension would replace the existing dual pitched third floor with a metal standing seam mansard roof. The four storey extension would be located within a courtyard and provide a new staircase for the flats.”

“The site comprises a prominent four storey building located on the corner of Harbour Street and Albion Hill. The property was damaged by a fire in 2021. Prior to the fire the property was in use as a retail unit at ground floor level and three one bedroom flats above. The flats were accessed through a door on the Albion Hill elevation. A small courtyard is accessed through the existing door on the Albion Hill elevation and is enclosed by the neighbouring buildings.”

“F/TH/03/0179 - Alterations to shopfront to front and side elevations. Granted 02 May 2003”

“F/TH/95/0252 - Provision of canopies and balconies to front and side elevations. Granted 09 June 1995”

“Concern has been raised regarding the proposed rear extension being located on a neighbouring right of way and a fire escape for a neighbouring property. The rear extension would be located within a courtyard that can only be accessed through the application property or the neighbouring properties. A route would remain through the application property from the courtyard to Albion Hill.”

“This application would facilitate the reuse of an existing property that is sited in a prominent location within Ramsgate. The roof extension would change the appearance of the property and the rear extension would alter the size of the rear courtyard, however the harm resulting from this proposal is considered to be limited and when weighed against the public benefits of bringing the property back into use, this harm is considered to be outweighed.”

“Two letters of objection have been received raising the following concerns: * Impact upon neighbouring right of way * Impact upon neighbouring fire escape * Overbearing impact * Loss of light * Scale of development…”

“Ramsgate Heritage and Design Forum - Concern was raised over the Mansard roof and its impact on the neighbouring property. If this could be clarified then that would be helpful. With regards to the rearrangement of the Harbour facing windows, we would encourage reuse of existing sash windows and feel that the window ‘heads’ could match those on the french doors on the lefthand side.”

“This application has been brought before members by Cllr Crittenden to consider the impact of this development upon the Conservation Area.”

“Councillor Rusiecki proposed and Councillor Boyd seconded that the officer recommendation to APPROVE be agreed, subject to the following conditions:”

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

“3 Prior to the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved samples the materials to be used in the construction of the building(s) shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved samples unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”