Single-storey rear extension at 57 High Street St Lawrence, Ramsgate
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Thanet Planning Committee on 21 May 2025.
What was proposed
Permission was sought for a single-storey rear extension after demolishing the existing conservatory.
“Planning permission is sought for the erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of an existing conservatory.”
Officer report
The site
The site is a two-storey semi-detached home with a rear conservatory, outside a conservation area and not a listed building.
“57 High Street is a two storey semi detached dwelling with an existing conservatory located to the rear of the property. It is not a listed building and not located within a conservation area.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the proposal was acceptable for the area’s character, neighbours, highway safety and parking.
“It is not considered that the proposal will result in a significant adverse impact to the local highway network, highway safety or parking, in accordance with Policy TP06 of the Thanet Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.”
“The proposed development is considered to be acceptable in terms of the character and appearance of the area, highway safety and parking and the living conditions of surrounding neighbouring residential occupiers. The proposed development therefore accords with Policies SP35, QD02, QD03 and TP06 of the Thanet Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework, and it is, therefore, recommended that Members approve the application.”
Officer report
Consultation
Neighbouring properties, the town council and ward councillors were consulted, and no representations were received.
“Letters were sent to neighbouring properties ,Ramsgate Town Council and ward councillors were consulted on 20 March 2025. A site notice was put up close to the site on 28 March 2025.”
Officer report
Main issues
Members were asked to consider the effect on character and appearance, surrounding living conditions, highway safety and parking.
“This application is reported to the Planning Committee as the applicant is an employee of the Council.”
“The main considerations for Members to assess are the impact of the development on the character and appearance of the area, the impact on the living conditions of surrounding occupiers and highway safety and parking.”
Officer report
The committee vote
Councillor Rusiecki proposed and Councillor Rattigan seconded approval, and the motion was agreed.
“Councillor Rusiecki proposed and Councillor Rattigan seconded that the officer recommendation for approval be agreed, 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 development in accordance with the submitted drawings.
“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”
“The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 282.02 dated 07 March 2025…”
Minutes
Councillors at the meeting
- Helen CrittendenChairLabour
- Pat MakinsonLabour
- Steve AlbonLabour
- Martin BoydLabour
- Kristian BrightLabour
- Mike GarnerGreen
- Heather KeenDeclared an interestLabour
- Jennifer MatterfaceLabour
- Marc RattiganConservative
- George RusieckiConservative
- Rebecca WingGreen
- Corinna HuxleySubstitute for GreenLabour
Also attending Barry Manners Independent
Source: Plota analysis of the council's minutes; parties from the council's list of councillors.
Sources
- Thanet Planning Committee minutes, 21 May 2025
- 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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- Wednesday 21 May 2025
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