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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
Collected records · All available dates22,055Searchable applications
262Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications
0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 May 2008 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information PlanningLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Making a planning pre-applicationConservation areas Conservation areasArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions - Longage Hill
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas21 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- Closed21/2133/FH
Erection of a single storey side extension following removal of the flat roofed garage
11 Finch Grove, Hythe, CT21 6QY
Received 20 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2134/FH
Creation of roof terrace to include the installation of a metal balustrade around the perimeter of the terrace and the construction of a flat roof dormer slightly recessed within the roof slope, of a size to accommodate double glazed doors to provide access to the terrace.
Flat 9 Bouverie Mansions, 87 - 89 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2PP
Received 20 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2135/FH
Temporary planning permission for a period of up to 8 years for all weather market units, hoarding, and gates; repositioning of approved WC facilities ramp and steps; erection of all-weather coverings/canopies to approved cinema area; and repositioning of approved units and WC facilities.
Folkestone Harbour, Folkestone Harbour Arm, Approach Road, Folkestone, CT20 1QH
Received 20 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2137/FH
Single storey rear extension.
27 Roman Way, Folkestone, CT19 4LB
Received 21 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2138/FH/NMA
Non material amendment to planning application 20/0035/FH - Erection of a detached dwelling within the garden of the dwelling Romney Hoy - change of the soft landscaping specification.
Romney Hoy, Madeira Road, Littlestone, TN28 8QP
Received 21 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2139/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 2 (Detailed Planting Programme) of planning permission 21/0753/FH.
Hythe Lawn Tennis Club, Hythe, CT21 6AX
Received 20 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2140/FH
Retrospective application for the change of use of work shop to a pair of holiday lets.
Stable Cottage, Maxted Street Farm, Maxted Street, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6DH
Received 21 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2141/FH
Fell T1 one Lime and re-plant one Lime at a more appropriate position subject to Tree Preservation Order No 14 of 2011
The Limes, West Street, New Romney, TN28 8DJ
Received 21 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2142/FH
Demolition of existing single storey garage and erection of two storey side extension (including annexe at ground floor with rear stepped access, and provision of a first floor balcony), together with erection of a single storey rear extension.
118 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5QN
Received 20 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2143/FH
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing slimline double glazed timber sash windows with double glazed Accoya wood slimline sash windows.
Castle Hole, 9 Valley Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BT
Received 21 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2145/FH
Ground floor single storey rear extension, new porches and loft conversion with dormers at roof level.
11 St Johns Road, Hythe, CT21 4BE
Received 22 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2146/FH
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension
7 Barracks Close, Folkestone, CT20 3FF
Received 22 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2147/FH
Erection of new decking area which comprises 2 main levels - level 1 (lower decking) being a new decking area and level 2 (upper decking) being an extension (same height) of the existing decking at rear & will contain a new insulated outbuilding, also to include the installation of new stairways.
21 Radnor Cliff, Folkestone, CT20 2JJ
Received 22 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2148/FH
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for rear single storey extension. Additional windows to existing side elevations.
131 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2PL
Received 22 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2149/FH
Lawful development certificate (existing) for the continued use of dwelling 2 as a separate residence. Re-submission of 21/1422/FH
The Chestnuts, Station Road, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2DQ
Received 21 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2150/FH
Pruning works to T1 Sycamore, T2 Hornbeam, T3 Beech to reduce the height to previous pollarding points, trees subject to Tree Preservation Order No 09 of 1995.
Land Adjoining 17, Naildown Close, Hythe
Received 22 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2151/FH/NMA
Non-Material Amendment to Condition 2 of Planning Permission Y19/0752/FH - Demolition of existing school buildings and erection of new 3 storey school building, refurbishment of existing sports hall, provision of 3 court multi-use games area (MUGA), playing pitch, car parking, landscaping, new pedestrian access and ancillary works - to amend plans list to reflect changes to the sports hall elevations.
Turner Free School, Tile Kiln Lane, FOLKESTONE, CT19 4PB
Received 19 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2152/FH/NMA
Non Material Amendment to Planning Application 20/1267/FH - Erection of 4 detached dwellings - Repositioning of units 1-4 to facilitate reptile area
Land Adjoining Framlea, Rye Road, Brookland, TN29 9RQ
Received 20 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2154/FH
Redecoration and installation of artwork to rear and side elevations
13 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EY
Received 22 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2155/FH
Temporary planning permission for up to 3 years for the parking and stationing of 24no. HGV's and 10no. vehicle parking, with the temporary stationing of ancillary facilities, including portacabins, toilets, showers, office and breakout facilities and a fuel tank.
Otterpool Quarry, Ashford Road, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6DA
Received 22 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2156/FH
Replacement of aluminium window frames with thermal glazing to the front, side and rear elevations.
Flat 3, The Manor House, 1 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2EX
Received 22 Oct 2021 - Under Consultation21/2157/FH
Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for the use of land as a caravan site
Herons Park, Dengemarsh Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9JH
Received 22 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2159/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (contamination) of planning permission 20/0511/FH and s.73 consent 21/1790/FH (construction of 2 new detached dwellings).
Land at the junction of Naildown Road and Naildown Close, Hythe
Received 25 Oct 2021 - Closed21/2160/FH
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of a garage
28 West Place, Brookland, Romney Marsh, TN29 9RG
Received 25 Oct 2021
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Folkestone and Hythe Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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