
Thanet planning committee
Councillor Kristian Bright
LabourSeen at planning committee from May 2025 to October 2026
- 92%attendance
- 1recorded vote
- 12agreed, no vote against recorded
- 76decisions at their meetings
As at 22 October 2026, according to Plota’s analysis of Thanet’s published minutes, Councillor Kristian Bright attended 11 of the 12 planning committee meetings whose minutes list them, from May 2025 to October 2026. Each member's vote is recorded on 1 decision at those meetings: Bright voted for the resolution on it. On 1 of those votes the officers’ recommendation is known, and none went against it. On 12 other decisions the minutes record no vote against, so Bright is counted as agreeing; they are left out of the shares below.
- Meetings attended
- 11 of 1292%
- Meetings whose minutes list them as present, sending apologies or absent. Minutes that list only those present cannot show an absence.
- Decisions at their meetings
- 76
- Applications decided at the meetings they sat on, as the minutes record them.
- Recorded votes
- 1
- Decisions where the minutes, the council's recorded vote or the meeting's recording give each member's vote: 1 for, 0 against, 0 abstained.
- Agreed, no vote against recorded
- 12
- Decisions the minutes record with no vote against and no count. Counted as agreeing, and left out of the shares.
- Declared interests
- 13
- Decisions on which the minutes record them declaring an interest.
Voting record
Votes by quarter
Not drawn: 1 recorded vote in one quarter is too few to show a pattern over time.
Against officer advice
Not drawn: 1 recorded vote with a known officers’ recommendation is too few to compare.
Agreement with other members
Not drawn: the minutes record no divided vote of this councillor by name. On a unanimous vote every member agrees, so it says nothing about agreement.
Attendance
92%
11 of 12 meetings whose minutes list them; apologies for 1.
The typical member of this committee attended 100% (the median of 15 members listed at 5 or more meetings).
Every meeting
Each square is a meeting whose minutes list them, oldest first.
Planning Committee: 11 meetings
Show as a table
| Date | Committee | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | Planning Committee | Apologies |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 20 May 2026 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 17 Sep 2025 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 18 Jun 2025 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 21 May 2025 | Planning Committee | Present |
Decisions
Every application decided at a meeting they sat on, newest first, with their vote where the minutes give it.
- Robbie Toys Ltd, 11 Anson Close, Pysons Road Industrial Estate, Broadstairs, KentCanopy link between units · F/TH/26/0136 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 90 Trinity Square, Margate, KentDouble-glazed timber windows · FH/TH/26/0597 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 26 Ethelbert Crescent, Margate, KentTimber window replacement · F/TH/26/0598 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- CUSTOMS SHED West Crosswall, The Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, KentMarina office and upgrades · L/TH/26/0558 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- RAMSGATE SPORTS CENTRE High Street, Ramsgate, KentBoundary wall repair · L/TH/26/0384 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- VATTENFALL LAND AT Port Of Ramsgate, Royal Harbour Approach, Ramsgate, Kent50-container storage park · F/TH/26/0355 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- WINTER GARDENS Fort Crescent, Margate, KentWinter Gardens refurbishment · L/TH/26/0412 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- ST PETERS RECREATION GROUND Callis Court Road, Broadstairs, KentFour padel courts and cafe · F/TH/25/0971 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 9 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate, KentTwo-storey home extensions · FH/TH/26/0502 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Graywood Care Home, 10 Northdown Avenue, Margate, Kent13-bed HMO · F/TH/25/1378 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- ST PETERS CHURCH St Peters Footpath, Broadstairs, KentFell one mature ash tree · TCA/TH/26/0583 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- NORTHDOWN PARK DEPOT Northdown Park, Margate, KentTree works · TCA/TH/26/0574 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- STREET RECORD Friendly Close, Margate, KentProtected tree works · TPO/TH/26/0573 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- NUMBERS 1 TO 23 ROYAL CRESCENT St Augustines Road, Ramsgate, KentRoof material change · L/TH/26/0187 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- PLAYING FIELD Caxton Road, Margate, KentPavilion alterations and parking · F/TH/26/0342 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- THEATRE ROYAL Addington Street, Margate, KentTheatre refurbishment and extension · L/TH/26/0261 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- THEATRE ROYAL Addington Street, Margate, KentTheatre refurbishment · F/TH/26/0260 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- ROYAL SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN Victoria Road, Margate, KentUp to 150 homes · OL/TH/25/0996 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- CUSTOMS SHED West Crosswall, The Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, KentMarina office building · F/TH/26/0354 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- CRANFORD Cliff Road, Birchington, KentFive two-bedroom flats · F/TH/26/0001 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- WINDMILL HOUSE The Avenue, Margate, KentCreative studios · F/TH/26/0306 Approved ForAll members present in favour
- FOXHUNTER CARAVAN PARK The Foxhunter Park, Monkton, Kent55-caravan park extension · F/TH/25/0697 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- FORMER CAR STORAGE SITE Manston Road, Ramsgate, KentSingle-storey retail unit · F/TH/25/0556 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 2 - 12 Harold Road, Margate, KentCreative workspace and community uses · F/TH/25/0925 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- LITTLE CLIFFSEND FARM Chalk Hill, Ramsgate, KentInternal access roads · F/TH/24/1167 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Flat 3, 189 High Street, Ramsgate, KentExternal staircase replacement · F/TH/26/0336Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Flat 1, 32 Cliftonville Avenue, Margate, KentDetached garden room · F/TH/26/0295 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- SECURITY OFFICE AND LOCK GATE East Crosswall, The Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, KentDock office demolition · L/TH/26/0222Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- INNER MARINA West Pier, The Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, KentHarbour ramp and fuel pontoon · L/TH/26/0156Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- THANET GATEWAY PLUS Cecil Street, Margate, KentFlat roof replacement · F/TH/26/0194Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- STREET RECORD East Pier, The Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, KentReplacement lighting and bollards · L/TH/25/1328Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- KIOSK King George Vi Memorial Park, Ramsgate, KentKiosk canopies · F/TH/26/0006Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Kent Probation Service, 38 - 40 Grosvenor Place, Margate, KentExternal ramp and stairs · F/TH/26/0020Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- MANSTON AIRPORT Manston Road, East, Manston, KentWeekly airport market · F/TH/25/1367 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- VINCENT YARD Vincent Road, Margate, KentAncillary commercial storage · F/TH/25/0941 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- 168 Northdown Road, Margate, KentAdult gaming centre · F/TH/25/1018 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- ST PETERS CHURCHYARD St Peters Footpath, Broadstairs, KentRe-pollarding 80 lime trees · TPO/TH/26/0015Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 24 Bowes Avenue, Margate, KentSingle-storey rear extension · FH/TH/25/1340 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- 21 Bromstone Road, Broadstairs, KentRear extension and dormer · FH/TH/25/1265 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- 36 Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate, KentFour-bed HMO · F/TH/25/1313 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- 32 Hawley Square, Margate, KentRetrospective home alterations · FH/TH/25/0933 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- LIVERPOOL LAWN GARDENS Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate, KentTree management works · TCA/TH/25/1319 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- STREET RECORD Charlotte Court, Ramsgate, KentTree crown reductions · TCA/TH/25/1311 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- ALBION PLACE GARDENS Albion Place, Ramsgate, KentRemove dying tree stem · TCA/TH/25/1300 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- RAMSGATE SPORTS CENTRE High Street, Ramsgate, KentTree works · TCA/TH/25/1219 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- CAR PARK Meeting Street, Ramsgate, KentTree pruning and crown lifting · TCA/TH/25/1135 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 10 Guy Close, Broadstairs, KentFelling one sycamore · TPO/TH/25/1312 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- CRISPE PARK Crispe Park Close, Birchington, KentProtected tree works · TPO/TH/25/1217 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- NORTHDOWN PARK DEPOT Northdown Park, Margate, KentProtected tree works · TPO/TH/25/1134Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 1 The Square, Birchington, KentReplacement windows and timber strips · F/TH/25/1000 Refused For refusalNo vote against recorded
- LAND NORTH OF SOLAR PARK Ebbsfleet Lane, Ramsgate, KentBattery storage system · F/TH/25/0714 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- ELECTRICITY SUB STATION ADJACENT 87 Minster Road, Westgate On Sea, KentTwo three-bedroom houses · F/TH/25/1020 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- FLATS 34 TO 82 Queensbridge Drive, Ramsgate, KentRooftop telecommunications equipment · F/TH/25/0289 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- 40 Grosvenor Place, Margate, Kent, CT9Residential support centre · F/TH/25/0626Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- TUDOR HOUSE King Street, Margate, KentElectrical cabinet · F/TH/25/0792Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Harbour Lights Restaurant East Pier Ramsgate KentSafety ladder and wires · L/TH/25/0745Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Harbour Lights Restaurant East Pier Ramsgate KentSafety ladder and wires · F/TH/25/0744Declared an interest Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 130 Alpha Road, Birchington, KentOne detached dwelling · F/TH/25/0752 Deferred Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Land On The West Side Of Tothill Street Ramsgate KentEmergency access timing · OL/TH/25/0363 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 2 LINDENTHORPE ROAD BROADSTAIRSFive detached dwellings · F/TH/24/0706 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Staner Court Manston Road Ramsgate KentRoof dish antenna replacement · F/TH/25/0148 Deferred Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Clock House, East Crosswall, Ramsgate, KentClock House repairs · L/TH/25/0206 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Clock House East Crosswall, Ramsgate, KentSingle-storey cafe building · F/TH/25/0207 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Land East Of Field House, Down BartonFour affordable homes · OL/TH/25/0180 Refused For refusalNo vote against recorded
- Land To The South Of Shelter, 4 Victoria Parade Ramsgate, KentCoastwatch trailer and toilet · F/TH/25/0392 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 1, 2, 4 And 12 Love Lane, Margate, Kent, CT9Window and cladding replacement · F/TH/25/0302 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Millies Beach Bar, Westbrook Promenade, Westgate On Sea, KentOutdoor seating area · F/TH/25/0354 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 99 Botany Road, Broadstairs, KentSide and rear extensions · FH/TH/25/0425 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- 18 Oaklands Avenue Broadstairs KentRear extension and raised patio · FH/TH/25/0129 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- Public Conveniences Eastern Esplanade Broadstairs KentPublic toilet improvements · F/TH/24/1491 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- 57 High Street, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 OQRSingle-storey rear extension · FH/TH/25/0288 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- The Old Stable, Hartsdown Park, Margate, KentCovered cafe seating · F/TH/25/0185 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- National Westminster Bank, 53Six flats and commercial space · F/TH/24/1493 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- The Oval Bandstand Eastern Esplanade Margate KentBandstand condition changes · F/TH/25/0068 Approved ForNo vote against recorded
- Thanet District Council Depot, Pierremont Park, Broadstairs, KentFour dwellings · OL/TH/25/0037 Deferred Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
- Jetty Seafood Broadstairs Pier Head Kiosk The Harbour Broadstairs Kent109 roof-mounted solar panels · CD/TH/25/0379 Approved Not recordedThe minutes do not say how each member voted
No decision matches these filters.
In the minutes
What the minutes record Bright moving, seconding, asking or saying on each decision, in the minutes’ own words. Passages that name more than one councillor, or a member of the public, are left out.
- Seconded
“The Chair proposed and Councillor Bright seconded that the officer recommendation to approve the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”
Minutes, 17 Sep 2025, 130 Alpha Road, Birchington, Kent - Seconded
“The Chair then formally withdrew the motion to approve, which was seconded by Cllr Bright.”
Minutes, 17 Sep 2025, 130 Alpha Road, Birchington, Kent - Spoke
“Councillor K. Bright spoke under Council procedure rule 20.1 and then left the meeting room [at 7.51pm].”
Minutes, 21 May 2025, Thanet District Council Depot, Pierremont Park, Broadstairs, Kent
How this is worked out
Everything here is read from Thanet’s published planning committee minutes, 17 meetings from May 2025 to October 2026. A councillor is matched across meetings by the council’s own member number where it has one, otherwise by full name.
Each vote shows how it is known. Named in the minutes: the minutes, or the council’s own recorded vote, list each member with their vote. From the count and the names: the minutes give the numbers and name the members in the minority, and every member present is known. All members present in favour: the minutes say every member voted for it and the members present are known. No vote against recorded: the minutes record the decision with no vote against, no abstention and no count, at a council whose minutes print a divided vote when there is one, so each member present is counted for. Unanimous vote: the minutes call the decision unanimous, or give a count with no one against and no one abstaining, and each member present is counted for. From the meeting recording: the vote was heard on the council’s recording of the meeting and closes exactly with the members present. Where none of these holds, the vote is left as “Not recorded” and is not counted.
Votes are on the resolution the committee passed, so a vote for is a vote with the majority. A vote is a decision on the application in front of the committee, not a statement of the councillor’s views. A percentage is shown only with five or more votes, decisions or meetings behind it.
Source: Plota analysis of the council’s minutes. The party is from the council’s own list of councillors.
Also on this committee
- Helen CrittendenLabour
- Jennifer MatterfaceLabour
- Martin BoydLabour
- Rebecca WingGreen
- Mike GarnerGreen
- Jack PackmanLabour
- Marc RattiganReform UK
- Pat MakinsonLabour
- George RusieckiConservative
- Steve AlbonLabour
- Linda WrightConservative
- Paul MooreConservative
- David GreenLabour
- Leo BritcherLabour
- Corinna HuxleyLabour
- Heather KeenLabour