Single-storey rear extension at 24 Bowes Avenue, Margate

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Thanet Planning Committee on 18 Feb 2026.

FH/TH/25/1340Approved

What was proposed

A single-storey rear extension would replace the existing conservatory, with a flat-roofed northern part and a larger pitched-roof southern part.

“Erection of a single storey rear extension following the demolition of an existing conservatory. The proposed extension is represented in two parts; the to the north would be a flat roof extension with parapet and timber cladding to the rear elevation, measuring approximately 4.5 metres in depth, 3 metres in width, and 2.8 metres in height.”

“To the south, the extension would measure approximately 5.5 metres in depth and 5.8 metres in width. It would be constructed with an asymmetric pitch roof which slopes towards the centre of the existing dwelling, measuring approximately 4.3 metres at the ridge. It would be constructed in dark grey zinc cladding with glazing and sliding doors to the rear elevation.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a detached two-storey dwelling with front parking, rear amenity space and an existing rear conservatory.

“24 Bowes Avenue is a detached two storey dwelling, with a parking area to the front and amenity space to the rear. The property also benefits from an existing conservatory to the rear.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the extension would be appropriate in design and would not significantly harm neighbouring living conditions.

“As the single storey extension will be located entirely to the rear of the property and not visible from the public realm, it is unlikely to create a harmful impact on the character or appearance of the host dwelling or wider area. In fact, it is considered that the asymmetric pitched roof and use of rooflights respond to the character of the host dwelling and introduce sustainable design elements through passive heating and natural light provision.”

“The neighbouring dwelling at No. 22 is a chalet bungalow with a flat roof single storey rear extension. As the proposed extension would not be set any further forward than the rear elevation of the extension at No. 22, and the neighbour is located to the south of the application site, it is not considered that any loss of light would occur.”

Officer report

Consultation

Neighbouring occupiers were notified and a site notice was posted, but no representations were received and there were no consultations.

“Neighbouring occupiers have been notified and a site notice posted. No representations have been received.”

Officer report

The vote

Councillor Boyd proposed and Councillor Packman seconded approval of the officer recommendation, and the motion was agreed.

“Councillor Boyd proposed and Councillor Packman seconded to APPROVE the officer recommendation, subject to the following conditions:”

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

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to conditions requiring commencement within three years and compliance with the submitted drawings.

“The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 04 and 06, received 10 December 2025; and, 01 A and 05 A, received 16 December 2025.”

Minutes

Councillors at the meeting

The minutes record this decision with no vote against, so each member present for this item is shown as voting for it.

Apologies Steve Albon Labour

Also attending Tricia Austin Green, Alan Currie Labour

Source: Plota analysis of the council's minutes; parties from the council's list of councillors.

Sources

  • Thanet Planning Committee minutes, 18 February 2026
  • 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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At the meeting

Council
Thanet
Date
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Councillors
11Labour 7Conservative 2Green 2Show votes
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)

This committee's year

66 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.

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