Thanet Local Plan

The Local Plan is a policy document produced by the Council, as local planning authority, setting out what can be built and where, and helps guide decisions on whether or not planning applications can be granted.

The Thanet Local Plan was adopted in June 2006. In June 2009 The Secretary of State issued a Direction 'saving' some 93 policies. From 17th June 2009, the remaining Local Plan  policies that have not been 'saved' will expire and be deleted.

Please click the link below to view the original text and interactive proposals map. PLEASE NOTE: The original text and proposals map still include the policies that have not been saved. 

•  Thanet Local Plan 2006. 

View a copy of the Letter and Direction from Secretary of State (pdf),  together with a list of saved policies.

The Thanet Local Plan forms part of the Development Plan for Thanet which also includes the Regional Spatial Strategy and other documents.

Shaping our Future - Core Strategy Preferred Options Consultation - Consultation Period now closed

The Council is preparing a Core Strategy, which will be the key document in the Local Development Framework.  This document will be important for everyone having a stake in the future of Thanet District. When adopted, the Core Strategy will provide the "big picture" as to how Thanet and its parts will change and develop over the period to 2026.  The Core Strategy will need to take the tough decisions to guide these changes including where new development should be accommodated.

Previous consultation and research has enabled us to identify the major issues and opportunities facing Thanet and to assess the merits of various strategy options. 

• Find out about, and read the Preferred Options Document (closed 18th January 2010)

Planning Obligations and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document - Public Consultation now closed

The Council has prepared a draft Planning Obligations and Developer Contributions Supplimentary Planning Document which will assist both developers and the community in understanding what is required and when

• Find out about, and read the Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (closed 18th December 2009)

Cliftonville Development Plan Document - Examination in Public

The Cliftonville DPD was submitted to the Secretary of State on 19th October for an independent examination into the 'soundness'of the document.  The Council has now received the Inspector's final report - the Inspector concluded that the DPD is a sound document.  Please follow the link below for more details.

Find out about the Cliftonville Development Plan Document Examination

Cliftonville Development Plan Document - Proposed Submission consultation now closed

The council sought representations on the 'soundness' of the Cliftonville DPD before it is submitted to the Secretary of State for examination. The representations period was open from 19th June -  7th August (Extended)

• Find out about, the Proposed
  Submission stage

Cliftonville Development Plan Document - Preferred Options Consultation

The public consultation was open from 18th April - 30th May 2008.  

• Find out about the Cliftonville Preferred Options Public Consultation  

If you have problems viewing this information then e-mail local.plans@thanet.gov.uk or telephone 01843 577591.  We will then provide you with the information in an alternative format.

Planning Conference - 18th March 2008 - feedback of issues raised

The Planning conference held on 18th March at Broadstairs Pavilion generated a huge amount of positive discussion.  We have now had the opportunity to read all the notes that were taken at the meeting.  We have prepared a summary of the key themes that were identified at the conference, and have also made the scribe notes available from each table.  Please follow the links below:

• Summary of Key Themes
• Scribe notes from each table

New Policy and Supplementary Planning Guidance

A new Council policy and supplementary guidance restricting the provision of bedsits and one-bedroom flats in the Cliftonville West Renewal Area was adopted by the Council on 14th December 2006.  

• Policy, supplementary planning guidance, supporting text and adoption statement

Isle of Thanet Local Plan 1998

The Isle of Thanet Local Plan (ITLP) 1998 has been replaced by the Thanet Local Plan which was adopted in 2006.  However the 1998 plan has been used to inform planning decisions until recently and can be viewed by clicking the following link: Isle of Thanet Local Plan 1998

Local Development Framework

In 2004 the government introduced a new planning system which will replace the local plan with a set of documents called a Local Development Framework.  Please click the following link for more information on the Local Development Framework.

Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)

The Statement of Community Involvement was adopted by the Council  on 22nd February 2007.

• See the adopted SCI and associated documents

Housing and Commercial Land

The amount and availability of Housing and Commercial Land is monitored on an annual basis in conjunction with Kent County Council.  Reports for the most recent surveys are available on Kent County Council's website by clicking the following link:

Housing and Commercial Land

For any queries on retail issues (or any other planning policy issues) please contact the Strategic Planning team (see contact details above).

Strategic Planning

Email:

local.plans@thanet.gov.uk

Phone: 01843 577591