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Folkestone and Hythe Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Folkestone and Hythe Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
13,218Searchable applications
260Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Jan 2017 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas21 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Closed23/1638/FH/NMA

    Non-Material Ammendment to planning permission 21/2019/FH to change the configuration of sliding doors on the balcony area and the addition of a privacy screen

    63 The Parade, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8RE

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  2. Closed23/1639/FH

    Single Storey side extension to existing dwelling

    Little Gate Farm, Park Gate Hill, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6NE

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  3. Closed23/1640/FH

    Lawful development certificate (proposed) for a single storey rear extension

    7 Cannongate Gardens, Hythe, CT21 5PU

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  4. Closed23/1641/FH

    Application to vary the Unilateral Undertaking associated with planning permission Y19/0704/FH to reduce the affordable housing from 100% to 22%

    HIGHVIEW SCHOOL, MOAT FARM ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5DJ

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  5. Closed23/1642/FH

    New external door to balcony.

    Flat 308 The Metropole, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  6. Closed23/1643/FH

    Listed building consent for proposed solar panels to annex accommodation

    Jacques Court, Fir Tree Hill, Bladbean, Canterbury, CT4 6NB

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  7. Closed23/1644/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to conditions 19 (surface water drainage ,20 (surface water infiltration, 21 (foul water drainage system) & 22 (external levels) of planning permission Y15/0030/SH

    Officers Mess, Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7AG

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  8. Closed23/1646/FH

    Retention of cooling equipment and acoustic fencing in the southwest corner of the site.

    Unit C14, Pent Road, Shearway Business Park, Folkestone, CT19 4RJ

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  9. Closed23/1647/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (Bin store details & approved plan) of planning permission 21/2178/FH

    6A, 6B, 8A and 8B Defiant Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7SU

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  10. Closed23/1648/FH/TCA

    Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of T1 Beech reduce by 4m in height & 3m off lateral limbs, T2 Maple reduce by 3m in height & 2m off lateral limbs, T3 Red Maple reduce by 3m in height & 2m off lateral limbs, T4 Lime reduce by 3m in height & 2m off lateral limbs, T5 Maple reduce by 3m in height & 2m off lateral limbs, T6 3 x Pleached Lime reduce height by 4m & 1.5m off lateral limbs, T7 Lime reduce by 4m in height & 2.5m off lateral limbs to a pollard

    Flat A , 45 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HB

    Received 11 Oct 2023
  11. Closed23/1649/FH

    Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for conversion & continued use of farm building to a single household dwelling.

    Belgar Bungalow, Belgar Farm, Romney Road, Lydd, New Romney, TN29 9LS

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  12. Closed23/1650/FH/TCA

    Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of T1-Lime reduce by 8m in height & 4m off lateral limbs

    47 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HB

    Received 11 Oct 2023
  13. Closed23/1651/FH/HH

    High hedges complaint

    78 St Leonards Road, Hythe, CT21 6HW

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  14. Closed23/1652/FH

    Double storey rear extension with doors to garden, additional access door to side of property. Gable ends with glazing to second floor.

    Moors Lea, Castle Road, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QZ

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  15. Closed23/1653/FH

    Listed Building Consent for a wall mounted commemorative plaque

    St Johns Hospital, 150 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JU

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  16. Closed23/1654/FH/CON

    Application for the approval of condition 6 - Part (i) only (archeological field evaluation works) of planning permission 23/1152/FH.

    Little Owl Barn, Pedlinge, Hythe, CT21 4JJ

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  17. Closed23/1655/FH

    Lawful development certificate (proposed) for vehicular access onto an unclassified road

    42 The Green, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9EU

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  18. Closed23/1657/FH

    Change of use of existing outbuilding and erection of 2 Polytunnels to breeding and retail of fish (part retrospective).

    25 Dymchurch Road, St Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0ET

    Received 23 Oct 2023
  19. Closed23/1658/FH

    Variation of condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission 23/0558/FH to include the addition of a small outside toilet extension attached to the rear of the house

    25 Dymchurch Road, St Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0ET

    Received 23 Oct 2023
  20. Closed23/1659/FH

    Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for conversion of existing integral garage into habitable space

    58 Linksway, Folkestone, CT19 5LS

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  21. Closed23/1660/FH

    Detached single dwelling.

    2 Chichester Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BN

    Received 23 Oct 2023
  22. Closed23/1667/FH

    T1-Silver Birch- Prune & thin out 2 meters by 1 meter, subject of TPO No. 1 of 1972

    5 Park Mews, Jointon Road, Folkestone, CT20 2RF

    Received 24 Oct 2023
  23. Closed23/1668/FH

    Outline planning application (with all matters reserved) for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling.

    Reynard, Gate Lane, Rhodes Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6YA

    Received 24 Oct 2023
  24. Closed23/1669/FH/CON

    Approval of details persuant to conditions 3 (window vent), 4 (details stud walls), & condition 5 (drainage pipework) of planning application 23/0896/FH.

    St Saviours Church, Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT19 5NR

    Received 19 Oct 2023

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