Coastwatch trailer and toilet at Land To The South Of Shelter, 4 Victoria Parade, Ramsgate

“LOCATION: Temporary use of land for the siting of a trailer and mobile W/C for a period of 2 years (Retrospective)”

“This application seeks retrospective planning permission for the temporary use of land for the siting of a trailer and mobile W/C for a period of 2 years. The trailer has been in situ since April 2024 and is used for National Coastwatch Institution operations.”

“The application site is located on the promenade at Victoria Parade in Ramsgate. The site lies to the south east of the existing shelter on the promenade, and is located adjacent to the railings that run along the edge of the promenade. The site lies within the Ramsgate Conservation Area.”

“Policy SP36 of the Council's Local Plan is a strategic policy which states that the council will support, value and have regard to the historic or archaeological significance of Heritage Assets.”

“The proposal provides the necessary space for the National Coastwatch Institute to carry out their important work. The development is temporary in nature and due to the limited scale of the trailer and WC, it does not cause harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area or harm neighbouring amenity.”

“Letters were sent to the neighbouring occupiers and a site notice was posted near the site. No comments were received from neighbours.”

“TDC Coastal and Engineering Services Manager: No objection.”

“Councillor Makinson proposed and Councillor Boyd seconded that the officer recommendation for approval be agreed, subject to the following conditions:”

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

“1 At the expiration of a period ending on 20th June 2027, unless further permission has been granted, the trailer and WC shall be removed from the site.”