A former high street bank could be turned into six flats.

The Natwest branch in Ramsgate town centre shut in August last year, but the Grade II-listed building is set to be converted into homes under a scheme lodged with Thanet District Council (TDC).

Applicant and architect Marc Turnier says listed features of the three-storey Renaissance-style property will be restored, albeit with "minor alterations to restore [the] existing structure to a good standard".

Documents submitted with the planning application read: "The current structure has had continual modernisation and alterations due to its usage as a bank.

"Cash machines, lighting, internal partitions and additions have altered the finish and quality of the structure of which is to be restored to its original quality.

"The proposed scheme intends to restore and retain all historic details on the current scheme with a keen focus on enhancing aspects of which have been modernised over its history.”

Mr Turnier wants the 174sq m building to be an equal split of one-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments.

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Natwest announced the closure of the branch last year, explaining that just 13 personal banking customers used the site weekly in 2023 while 171 businesses used counter services monthly.

Bosses said “tough choices” needed to be made in response to changing habits in the industry, and the branch shut on August 8.

The nearest Natwest for Ramsgate residents is now in Cecil Square, Margate.

A decision on the application is expected by April 21.