Oval Regeneration

To learn about the various regeneration projects taking place at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns please click on the following links:

Planning Application

We received approval for our planning application on Friday 20th September, 2024. The following documents to support the application were submitted to Thanet District Council:

The planning application reference is F/TH/23/1614 and the description is as follows:

Part retrospective application for a part change of use of the toilet block & store room (The Oval Pavilion) to an events bar and a cafe together with external alterations; use of amphitheatre for outdoor cinema/market/concert/sports/dance or theatre; external terrace for seating and access ramps, hand-rails within the bandstand amphitheatre; part demolition of sections of external wall to facilitate step-free access; installation of a timber fence and gates within the bandstand amphitheatre; installation of shipping containers to provide multiple retail/commercial/storage spaces and associated equipment and works; installation of a demountable perimeter fence [and] gates to amphitheatre auditorium for a temporary time period (31 December 2026); erection and display of non-illuminated information boards and site entrance signs across the site; installation of street furniture; creation of a wellness garden with outdoor gym and associated equipment and works; erection of a greenhouse, perimeter fence and gate within the existing garden maintenance area.

To view the planning application via TDC’s website please quote the reference number F/TH/23/1614 at https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/planning-application-search/