Safety ladder and wires at Harbour Lights Restaurant East Pier, Ramsgate

“LOCATION: Application for Listed Building Consent for installation of a safety ladder & safety wires to the roof of Ramsgate Port Control Building…”

“F/TH/23/1278 & L/TH/23/1277 - Installation of replacement steel crittall windows, concrete repairs and redecoration works. Granted - 05 Jan 2024”

“F/TH/23/1002 & L/TH/23/1003 - Erection of artwork/sign featuring 1.2m high copper letters on aluminium frame attached to wooden fenders on harbour wall. Granted - 16 Nov 2023.”

“The proposed works are considered to be modest and reversible, and are necessary to improve health and safety access to the roof of the building. The proposals would not result in harm to the historic fabric, integrity or heritage significance of the Grade II Listed structure or its setting, and would accord with Policies SP11, HE02, HE03, SP35 and SP36 of the Thanet Local Plan.”

“It is therefore recommended that members approve the application, subject to safeguarding conditions.”

“The proposed ladder would be affixed to an external side elevation of the structure facing north-east. It would measure approximately 3.8 metres and would cover the entire height of the side elevation to allow for the ascent and descent from one level to another. It would be largely hidden from any long views from the surrounding area, although it would be visible when closer to the building.”

“The proposed safety wires would be made up by a traditional 'Mansafe' system. The Design and Access statement advises that the system is compatible with the existing steel beams on the roof, ensuring that it integrates smoothly without altering the building's structural elements. The works would consist of three high tension safety wires that would be affixed atop the part of the structure serviced by the proposed ladder. They would not be visible from the public realm.”

“Letters were sent to neighbouring property occupiers, a site notice was posted close to the site and an advert was posted in the local newspaper.”

“TDC Conservation Officer: No objection, given the purpose, materiality and scale of the proposed works is unlikely to affect the appearance, setting or significance of the listed structure they are being affixed to.”

“The application is brought before members as the application has been made on land owned by Thanet District Council.”

“Councillor Rattigan proposed and Councillor Rusiecki seconded that the officer recommendation to approve be AGREED, subject to the following conditions:”

“2 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings named, 'Proposed Elevations', and 'Proposed Plans', received 16th July 2025, and 'Proposed Block Plan', received 21st July 2025.”