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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

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20,905Searchable applications
262Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Dec 2009 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Closed21/1299/FH

    Replacement sash windows two to front and two to rear of the property.

    Flat 12, Martin Neame House, 8-9 Marine Parade, Folkestone, CT20 1PX

    Received 17 Jun 2021
  2. Closed21/1301/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 20 (landscape details) of planning permission Y19/1152/FH (Change of use of the French House from Class C3 residential dwelling to a 10 bed boutique hotel)

    French House, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4PA

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  3. Closed21/1302/FH

    Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension.

    6 Kimberley Terrace, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8JB

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  4. Closed21/1303/FH

    Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for use of land as domestic garden

    Little Broad Street, Broad Street, Lyminge, CT18 8DZ

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  5. Closed21/1304/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 24 (construction vehicle loading) of planning permission Y15/0030/SH (Outline application for the erection of 76 residential units incorporating open space with matters of appearance, landscaping, scale and layout reserved for future consideration).

    Hawkinge Youth Adventure Centre, Elvington Lane, Hawkinge

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  6. Closed21/1305/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 25 (construction/environment management plan) of planning permission Y15/0030/SH (Outline application for the erection of 76 residential units incorporating open space with matters of appearance, landscaping, scale and layout reserved for future considerations).

    Hawkinge Youth Adventure Centre, Elvington Lane, Hawkinge

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  7. Closed21/1306/FH

    Conversion of first, second, third floors and loft space from ancillary storage to 8 No. residential studio apartments including a single storey extension at second floor and associated refuse storage at ground floor.

    12 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DP

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  8. Closed21/1307/FH

    Erection of a single storey and two storey front extension

    52 Wear Bay Road, Folkestone, CT19 6PU

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  9. Closed21/1308/FH

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

    7 Mayfield Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8HL

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  10. Closed21/1309/FH

    Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single storey extension

    72 Appledore Crescent, Folkestone, CT19 4NB

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  11. Closed21/1310/FH

    Lawful development certificate (proposed) for single storey rear extension and loft conversion

    9 Mayfield Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8HL

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  12. Closed21/1311/FH/GPD

    Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the proposed single-storey rear extension to extend 4 metres from the rear of the property, following the removal of the existing conservatory.

    34 Foreland Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 6DU

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  13. Closed21/1317/FH

    Change of use of residential dwelling to a 7 bed HMO (House in Multiple Occupation).

    28 Darby Road, Folkestone, CT20 1EN

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  14. Closed21/1318/FH

    Installation of new air conditioning units and perimeter fencing

    Castle House, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2TF

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  15. Closed21/1320/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (water efficiency) of planning permission 21/0072/FH (Proposed new detached dwelling. Existing dwelling to be demolished).

    Willow Cottage, The Minnis, Rhodes Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6XX

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  16. Closed21/1321/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 23 (details of Japanese Knotweed eradication) of planning permission Y15/0030/SH (Outline application for the erection of 76 residential units incorporating open space with matters of appearance, landscaping, scale and layout reserved for future considerations).

    Hawkinge Youth Adventure Centre, Elvington Lane, Hawkinge

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  17. Closed21/1322/FH

    Change of use from residential to single occupancy, self catered holiday let accommodation maximum 9 people.

    32 South Road, Hythe, CT21 6AR

    Received 22 Jun 2021
  18. Closed21/1323/FH/PA

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class O of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the change of use of existing building from office use (Class B1(a)) to 1 residential unit (Class C3)

    Builders Yard and Offices (Front Office facing Folly Rd) Adjacent 1 Edward Terrace, Folly Road, Folkestone, CT20 1PW

    Received 22 Jun 2021
  19. Closed21/1324/FH

    Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension.

    2 Napier Court, Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7AG

    Received 22 Jun 2021
  20. Closed21/1325/FH

    Rolling consent to reduce a row of trees by approximately 0.6 metres in height and by approximately 0.3 metres laterally (highway side only), to be undertaken annually for a maximum period of 10 years

    1 , The Cedars, Sellindge, TN25 6LL

    Received 22 Jun 2021
  21. Closed21/1326/FH

    Rear conservatory to be demolished and replaced with ground floor rear extension. Loft conversion to include one new bedroom and en-suite.. Re-submission of planning application 21/0598/FH.

    7 Minter Avenue, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7DS

    Received 22 Jun 2021
  22. Closed21/1330/FH/PA

    Determination as the whether prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, part 3, Class O of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the change of office use Class B1(a) to residential C3 to create twenty seven residential units to include 4 electrical charge points, parking and sheltered cycle storage.

    Xchanging Ins-Sure Services, Trinity Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2RJ

    Received 22 Jun 2021
  23. Closed21/1331/FH

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Old Farm House, North Lyminge Lane, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8EF

    Received 23 Jun 2021
  24. Closed21/1332/FH

    Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single storey garage.

    17 Roberts Road, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8RL

    Received 23 Jun 2021

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