Petition · past parliament

An review of the number of houses in Thanet Kent.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To stop the amount of houses to be built in Thanet as our infrastructure can not cope as it is.
Our infrastructure can not cope and our drug and crime levels are rising it will effect our living conditions and our safety.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Decisions about planning and housing in Thanet are a matter for Thanet District Council, not the Government or House of Commons.

You can find out how to petition Thanet District Council here: https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/petition-the-council/

You could also contact a local councillor about this. Find your local councillors here: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Timeline

4 Aug 2020 Petition opened for signatures
6 Aug 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 6 Aug 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.