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Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
17,875Searchable applications
269Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Feb 2011 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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  1. Closed20/2019/FH

    Lawful development certificate (proposed) for construction of rear flat roof extension to existing kitchen area

    186 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT19 5PF

    Received 14 Dec 2020
  2. Closed20/2021/FH

    Demolition of garden building and erection of new garage with Studio, erection of garden/family kitchen/diner, and installation of solar array on roof

    2 Pelham Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2LE

    Received 15 Dec 2020
  3. Closed20/2022/FH/PA

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under schedule 2, part 20 - class A (General permitted development order 2015) for the enlargement of a block of flats by construction of two additional storey's for 6 apartments

    Houghton House, 16 Radnor Park Road, Folkestone, CT19 5AU

    Received 14 Dec 2020
  4. Closed20/2023/FH

    Listed Building Consent to reinstate a fire surround in the main living room.

    Garden Apartment, Harvey Manor, Foord Road, Folkestone, CT20 1HH

    Received 15 Dec 2020
  5. Closed20/2024/FH

    Reconfigure the existing truck wash site to create a 24-hour truck parking facility and associated welfare building.

    Truck wash at Spicers of Hythe, Lympne Industrial Estate, Otterpool Lane, Lympne, CT21 4LR

    Received 15 Dec 2020
  6. Closed20/2025/FH

    Demolition of existing garage and sheds and rear wall to house, erection of rear extension to form pool house, additional bedrooms and extension of rear portion of house. Replacement of flat roof with pitched roofs to match existing. Associated landscaping to rear garden.

    Harpole, Canterbury Road, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6UE

    Received 16 Dec 2020
  7. Closed20/2026/FH

    Retrospective application for an extraction system to the rear of the building for the purposes of mechanical ventilation to the existing kitchen.

    Conchitas 22 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2SZ

    Received 16 Dec 2020
  8. Closed20/2027/FH/NMA

    Non material amendment to Y18/1617/FH - Installation of athletic running track and field events sports facility, pavilion and associated parking together with the relocation of dog walking facility - to amend plans included in condition 2 (submitted plans)

    Three Hills Sports Park, Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JU

    Received 16 Dec 2020
  9. Closed20/2028/FH/CON

    Application for approval of Condition 8 (ecological enhancement) of planning application 20/0853/FH - Change of use to land to equestrian use and construction of 20 x 60m horse ménage with 1.6 m high timber fence and gate.

    Hillside Farm, Alkham Valley Road, Folkestone, CT18 7EJ

    Received 15 Dec 2020
  10. Closed20/2029/FH

    Conversion of garage to detached annexe.

    Hope Farm House, Hope Farm, Ashford Road, New Romney, TN28 8TH

    Received 16 Dec 2020
  11. Closed20/2030/FH

    Erection of a two storey rear extension, replacement of existing hanging tiles on side elevation with horizontal weatherboarding, conversion of existing garage into a temporary studio accommodation (ancillary use to the main house) Improvements to existing off road forecourt parking

    10 Littlestone Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8LR

    Received 16 Dec 2020
  12. Closed20/2031/FH/CON

    Application for approval of Condition 11 (carbon emissions) of planning application 20/0657/FH - Change of use of use and conversion of office blocks A, B and C to 23 residential units and associated works, together with public realm improvements at Terlingham Forum.

    Argon House, Spindle Close, Hawkinge Business Park, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7TQ

    Received 16 Dec 2020
  13. Closed20/2032/FH

    Section 73 application for variation of condition3 (approved plans) to application Y19/0953/FH (increase to height of roof to include front glazed gable and rear dormer. Enlarging existing porch. Enlargement of hardstanding to front with permeable paving) to allow alterations/reconfiguration to fenestration, installation of roof light, and alterations to finished materials together with increase to proposed off-street parking area and associated gabion wall repositioned.

    1 Mill Fields Road, Hythe, CT21 4DH

    Received 16 Dec 2020
  14. Closed20/2033/FH

    Single storey rear extension with pitched roof and conversion of a window into a door on a side elevation.

    5 Dragonfly Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7FY

    Received 17 Dec 2020
  15. Closed20/2034/FH/PA

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the change of use of and associated operational development of two buildings and land within their curtilage from use as agricultural to two dwellinghouses (Class C3)

    Cobb House, Lydd Road, Old Romney, Romney Marsh, TN29 9SE

    Received 17 Dec 2020
  16. Closed20/2035/FH

    Demolition and erection of single storey rear extension

    Beaulieu, 13 The Riviera, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AB

    Received 17 Dec 2020
  17. Closed20/2036/FH

    Erection of first floor side/rear extensions following demolition of existing and internal alterations to the public house.

    Ship Inn, (65-63 Sandgate High Street & Parade Cottage, Granville Parade), Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AH

    Received 17 Dec 2020
  18. Closed20/2037/FH

    Section 73 application for variation of condition 3 (opening hours) for planning application Y19/0481/FH - Conversion of part of the first floor offices to form an additional restaurant area and to expand the existing restaurant on the ground floor along with the replacement of windows and doors to the front elevation

    6 Aspen House, West Terrace, Folkestone, CT20 1TH

    Received 17 Dec 2020
  19. Closed20/2038/FH

    Demolition of the existing bungalow, along with numerous outbuildings and the erection of a replacement dwelling and garage.

    Leigh Barton Cottage, North Leigh, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6BX

    Received 17 Dec 2020
  20. Closed20/2039/FH

    Extension to rear following removal of existing.

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

    Received 18 Dec 2020
  21. Closed20/2043/FH

    Request for Approval under the terms of The Channel Tunnel Act 1987 relating to this project for the construction of additional freight and passenger vehicle lanes, including the installation of two passport checking booths and one canopy over the additional passenger lanes.

    Channel Tunnel Terminal, Ashford Road, Newington, Folkestone, CT18 8XX

    Received 17 Dec 2020
  22. Closed20/2045/FH

    Listed building consent for the erection of first floor side/rear extensions following demolition of existing and internal alterations to the public house.

    Ship Inn, (65-63 Sandgate High Street & Parade Cottage, Granville Parade), Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AH

    Received 17 Dec 2020
  23. Closed20/2046/FH/GPD

    Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a single storey extension to rear of property

    35 Earlsfield Road, Hythe, CT21 5PF

    Received 18 Dec 2020
  24. Closed20/2047/FH

    Erection of a two storey rear extension.

    31 Earlsfield Road, Hythe, CT21 5PE

    Received 18 Dec 2020

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