Change of use applications in Thanet

There were 108 change of use applications in Thanet in the last 12 months. 12 involve HMOs. All 58 decided so far were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Yesterday Pending Consideration F/TH/26/1070

HAECKELS HOME Zion Place, Margate, Kent, CT9 1RP

Change of use from mixed-use warehouse (Use Class B8), light industrial (Use Class E(G)(iii)), offices (Use Class E(G)(i)) and restaurant (Use Class E...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0281

FOXHUNTER CARAVAN PARK The Foxhunter Park, Monkton, Kent

Erection of part single storey, part two storey extensions to the existing club building including creation of rooftop terrace enclosed by glass balus...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
20 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0810

Sherwood Hotel, 8 Ethelbert Crescent, Margate, Kent, CT9 2AY

Change of use from hotel (Use Class C1) to an 8 bedroom house in multiple occupation (Use Class Sui Generis) with retention of the existing 1 bedroom ...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0889

Mount Pleasant Lorry Park Tothill Street, Minster, Kent, CT12 4AG

Change of use of land previously used for parking to provide car valeting service (sui generis), together with erection of 2no. canopy structures, and...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/1042

14 Northdown Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3QX

Change of Use from Dwelling House (Use Class C3) to Residential Family Assessment Centre (Use Class C2)

Full Planning Permission Thanet
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0989

211 Canterbury Road, East, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9AH

Change of use from single storey commercial unit (Use Class E) to 1No 2- bed dwelling following demolition of existing carport, together with alterati...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/1012

95 High Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1JT

Change of use of existing shop (Use Class E) to commercial business and service use (Class E) and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) together with erecti...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0766

NUMBERS 14 15 AND 16 Edgar Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2EE

Change of use from 1no. 5 bed HMO, 1no. 5 bed flat, 1no. 4 bed flat, 1no. 3 bed flat and 2no. 2 bed flats to 9no. 2 bed flats (including 2no. retained...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PAE/TH/26/0982

15 Hawley Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PU

Prior Approval for a change of use from offices (class E) to 1No dwelling (class C3).

Prior App from Use Class E to Use Class C3 Thanet
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0744

30 & , 28 Kent Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3SN

Change of use of 2no. 3 bed dwellings to 5no. 2 bed self contained flats together with the erection of two storey rear extension, increase to roof, in...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration FH/TH/26/0922

12 Watchester Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0EU

Changes to front fenestration, and a new pitched roof over front extensions

Householder Application Thanet
18 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0915

ST AUGUSTINES GOLF CLUB Cottington Road, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5JN

Change of use of agricultural land to facilitate extension to existing golf course, with raising of land levels, landscaping and associated infrastruc...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
16 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0939

Land Adj Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8AQ

Change of use of land for the siting of a container for National Coastwatch Institution operations following removal of existing temporary trailer and...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
14 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0909

Boots, 192 - 194 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2QN

Change of use of the first floor ancillary office to two self-contained two-bedroom flats; reconfiguration of the existing second-floor one-bedroom fl...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
12 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration CON/TH/26/0943

1 Westwood Gateway, Margate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2QU

Application for approval of Condition 7 (External Lighting) for the subdivision of existing unit to create 2no. retail units together with external al...

Conditions Thanet
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0937

Bike Bits, 30 Central Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7SB

C hange of use of the existing building from sui generis motorcycle repair, servicing and associated parts sales to flexible use within use class E(g)...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
7 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0864

20 St James Avenue, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RN

Change of use of 1no. 2 bed dwelling to 1no. 2 bed and 1no 1 bed flat, together with erection of single storey side extension, alterations to roof inc...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
4 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0819

29A Park Crescent Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1UF

Provision of 1 additional bedroom in HMO increasing the number of bedrooms from 9 to 10 (Retrospective)

Full Planning Permission Thanet
3 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0907

61 Grange Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9LR

Change of use from 1no. 6-bed dwelling to 2no. 1-bed flats and 2no. 2-bed flats together with four storey rear extension

Full Planning Permission Thanet
1 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0895

COURTLANDS Flete Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4LL

Change of use of land from a horse paddock field to a dog exercise field for up to 5 years (part-retrospective)

Full Planning Permission Thanet
26 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0518

23 - 25 Cavendish Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9AL

Change of use from offices (use class E) to 3no. 1 bed flats, 1no. 2 bed flats and 3no. 3 bed flats, with repairs to existing windows, doors and metal...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
25 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0824

37 Effingham Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9AT

Change of use of annex to a short term holiday let accommodation together with erection of new roof to annex, replacement of windows and doors and roo...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
21 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0858

15 Arklow Square, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8PS

Change of use of the ground and first floors to a six-bedroom, six-person house in multiple occupation (HMO); conversion of part of the lower ground f...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
12 Aug 2026 Approved 19 Oct F/TH/26/0797

(4, 4A, 4B), 4 Albert Court, York Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9DN

Change of use from 1no.4 bed flat to 2no. 1 bed flats, together with erection of external staircase to rear and alterations to fenestration

Full Planning Permission Thanet
12 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0778

125 Canterbury Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8NL

Change of use and conversion of parts of the former St Augustine's College buildings to provide 24no 1-bed, 13no 2-bed and 3no 3-bed self-contained fl...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
6 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0679

15 Northwood Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6RR

Change of use of land for the siting of an outdoor seating area to the front elevation, enclosed by 2m high screens (retrospective)

Full Planning Permission Thanet
5 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0700

Boots, 192 - 194 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2QN

Change of use from retail unit to restaurant and take-away use (sui generis), together with installation of new shop front, flue to rear, and relocati...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
4 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0767

LIDO PLEASURE CENTRE Cliff Terrace, Margate, Kent, CT9 1RU

Change of use from bingo hall (Sui Generis) to flexible mixed-use leisure and events venue (Sui Generis), including erection of entrance porch and ins...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
3 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0734

Tuckers Solicitors, 14 The Centre, Margate, Kent, CT9 1JG

Change of use from Retail (Use Class E) to a Restaurant/Bar (Use Class E) together with the installation of extraction and ventilation equipment to th...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
30 Jul 2026 Approved 29 Sep F/TH/26/0729

161 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2PA

Change of use of part of ground floor from residential (Use Class C3) to commercial (Use Class E) to extend the current retail space, together with ch...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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