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Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the alternative use of part of bar lounge and dining area as a separate flat unit comprising change of use from sui generis (formerly class A4) to class C3 residential

Grand Suite The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LR

ClosedReference: 21/2388/FHFolkestone and Hythe Council

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Application summary

Status
Closed
Application type
Lawful development: Existing use
Received
29 Nov 2021
Validated
29 Nov 2021
Determination deadline
18 Feb 2022
Local authority
Folkestone and Hythe Council

Application overview

Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the alternative use of part of bar lounge and dining area as a separate flat unit comprising change of use from sui generis (formerly class A4) to class C3 residential

Proposal details

Reference
21/2388/FH
Ward
Folkestone Central
Parish
Folkestone Parish

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Application location

Grand Suite The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LR

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Documents 13 of 13

DocumentPublishedAction
Location Plan - 21.42-01Drawing · PDF29 Nov 2021View
Location Plan - 21.42-02Drawing · PDF29 Nov 2021View
Block Plan - 21.42-03Drawing · PDF29 Nov 2021View
Planning StatementDocument · PDF29 Nov 2021View
DM35 Officers Report.pdf · PDF14 Feb 2022View
DM Decision LDC Existing.pdf · PDF14 Feb 2022View
Application Form RedactedForm · PDF29 Nov 2021View
Block Plan - 21.42-04Drawing · PDF29 Nov 2021View
FTC commentsEmail · PDF17 Jan 2022View
Original bi-fold doors separating Keppel's BarPhoto · PDF25 Jan 2022View
Enclosed opening viewed from inside The Grand SuitePhoto · PDF25 Jan 2022View
Cover LetterDocument · PDF29 Nov 2021View
Top of enclosed opening and panelled ceiling to The Grand SuitePhoto · PDF25 Jan 2022View

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Decision & conditions

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DM Decision LDC Existing.pdf
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