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Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL
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Council sourceListed Building Consent for the installation of a doorway within existing window opening providing external access to music room, erection of elevated platform & creation of a new internal door within the lift corridor to separate the public and private use of the building.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Town Council CommentsDocument · PDF | 19 Oct 2026 | View |
| Existing South ElevationPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Block & OS PlanPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Keppels/Music Room Floor PlanPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed East ElevationPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing East ElevationPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Heritage StatementDocument · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Lift Access Corridor Floor PlanPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Lift Access Corridor Floor PlanPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| List of Consultations.pdf · PDF | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| Proposed Block & OS PlanPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Design & Access StatementDocument · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed South ElevationPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Application Form (R)Form · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Public Press NoticeDocument · PDF | 15 Oct 2026 | View |
| Site Notice.pdf · PDF | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| Proposed Keppels/Music Room Floor PlanPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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