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Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
22,107Searchable 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0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas21 mapped area records
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  1. Closed21/2161/FH

    Reconstruction of existing garage/store & adjoining outbuilding with replacement single-storey side/rear extension

    14 Old Rectory Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BX

    Received 25 Oct 2021
  2. Closed21/2162/FH/TCA

    Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of: Chestnut (T1) - Crown reduction to previous pruning points removing up to 5-6 metres. Lime (T2) - Crown reduction to previous pruning points removing up to 5-6 metres.

    Gun House, Cannon Street, New Romney, TN28 8BH

    Received 25 Oct 2021
  3. Closed21/2166/FH/NMA

    Non-material amendment to condition 2 of approved planning permission Y19/0752/FH to allow for amendments to the sports hall elevations at Turner Free School.

    Turner Free School, Tile Kiln Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4PB

    Received 21 Oct 2021
  4. Closed21/2167/FH

    Change of use of basement unit from beauty salon to a tattoo & permanent make-up studio (sui generis use).

    32A Bouverie Square, Folkestone, CT20 1BA

    Received 25 Oct 2021
  5. Closed21/2168/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 30 (Verification Report) of Planning permission Y14/0300/SH Hybrid application for the redevelopment of land at Shorncliffe Garrison. Application for outline permission (with all matters reserved) for demolition of existing buildings (with the exception of the listed buildings, officers' mess within Risborough Barracks and water tower) and erection of up to 906 dwellings

    North Road, Phase 2D within the Shorncliffe Garrison Development, Folkestone

    Received 25 Oct 2021
  6. Closed21/2169/FH

    Change of use from office to live/work unit.

    Rostrum House, Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2BQ

    Received 26 Oct 2021
  7. Closed21/2170/FH

    Change of use of land from agricultural to residential curtilage

    Goose Farm, Chittenden Lane, St Mary In The Marsh, TN29 0DF

    Received 26 Oct 2021
  8. Closed21/2173/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 6 (Archaeology works) of planning application Y18/0906/FH - The erection of a three-storey block plus accommodation in the roofspace of six self-contained flats, including a new community room to the ground floor, together with the provision of a rear refuse store, following demolition of the existing dance hall and garage (Resubmission of Planning Refusal No.Y16/1391/SH).

    Dance Easy Studio, 19 The Bayle, Folkestone, CT20 1SQ

    Received 26 Oct 2021
  9. Closed21/2174/FH/PA

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class MA 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 5 residential units (Class C3) Resubmission of planning application 21/1202/FH/PA

    Builders Yard And Office Adjacent 1 Edward Terrace, Folly Road, Folkestone, CT20 1PW

    Received 22 Oct 2021
  10. Closed21/2175/FH/NMA

    Non material amendment to 20/0012/FH Proposed rear extension - to allow for slight design changes addition of two side dormers

    Arden, Lymbridge Green, Stowting Common, Ashford, TN25 6BL

    Received 27 Oct 2021
  11. Closed21/2176/FH

    Proposed alterations to roof including addition of new dormer window pursuant to internal re-ordering and improvements to access/mobility

    The Flat The Old Rectory, Stowting Hill, Stowting, TN25 6BE

    Received 27 Oct 2021
  12. Closed21/2177/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to conditions 1 (bicycle storage) & 2 (glazing details) of planning application Y19/0008/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 a building from office use (Class B1(a)) to x3 dwellings (Class C3).

    106 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT20 2QN

    Received 26 Oct 2021
  13. Closed21/2178/FH

    Alterations and change of use of 6A, 6B, 8A and 8B Defiant Close from commercial uses (Classes A1, A2, A3 and B1) to residential (Class C3) creating 6 no. apartments

    6A, 6B, 8A and 8B Defiant Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7SU

    Received 27 Oct 2021
  14. Closed21/2180/FH

    Single storey pool building attached to existing garage, conversion of wine store and potting room to plant and shower/changing rooms.

    18 Godwyn Road, Folkestone, CT20 2LA

    Received 27 Oct 2021
  15. Closed21/2181/FH

    Listed Building Consent for internal alterations, repairs and redecoration

    Pear Tree Cottage, North Elham Hill, Elham, CT4 6UY

    Received 28 Oct 2021
  16. Closed21/2182/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to conditions 5 (Materials) & Condition 6 (Stonework) of planning permission - 20/1954/FH Listed building consent Removal of existing timber conservatory to allow erection of new garden room structure. Removal of existing timber glazed doors and side screen into existing conservatory. Replacement of existing timber glazed french doors to kitchen with new painted white timber doors with glazing bars. Replacement of existing softwood paneled front door with enhanced security mechanisms.

    Magpie Cottage, Frogholt, CT18 8AT

    Received 28 Oct 2021
  17. Closed21/2185/FH

    Erection of garden wall to front and side boundaries

    44 Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP

    Received 28 Oct 2021
  18. Closed21/2186/FH

    Single storey rear/side extension

    19 Park Road, Hythe, CT21 6ET

    Received 28 Oct 2021
  19. Closed21/2187/FH

    Proposed side extension to provide garage and store

    23 Segrave Road, Folkestone,, CT19 6AY

    Received 28 Oct 2021
  20. Closed21/2189/FH

    Erection of a three storey four bedroom dwelling with associated parking on land to the rear of 192 Seabrook Road.

    Land rear of 192 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5RA

    Received 29 Oct 2021
  21. Closed21/2190/FH/TCA

    Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising: Yew (T1) Crown reduction to previous point of approximately 1 metre

    Hazeldene Cottage, George Lane, New Romney, TN28 8BS

    Received 28 Oct 2021
  22. Closed21/2191/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 16 (Construction Management Plan) of Planning Application 20/0579/FH (Full planning application for the restoration of the Leas Pavilion, including external and internal alterations in connection with the use of the building for ancillary residential use (Class C3),and flexible use for community access/assembly and leisure (Class D2), together with the construction of a nine storey residential apartment block (5 full storeys, with setbacks to the upper four storeys) and associated cycle and refuse storage, landscaping, with parking provided to either side of the Leas Pavilion at half-basement and lower ground floor levels, accessed from Longford Terrace and Longford Way)

    The Leas Club, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DP

    Received 29 Oct 2021
  23. Closed21/2192/FH

    Conversion of garage and internal alterations.

    56 Lower Sands, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0NF

    Received 28 Oct 2021
  24. Closed21/2193/FH/NMA

    Non-material amendment to planning permission Y18/1624/FH Reserved matters application relating to access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale being details pursuant to application Y14/0300/SH (Hybrid application for the redevelopment of land at Shorncliffe Garrison) for the erection of 8 dwellings along with associated landscaping, infrastructure and earthworks at Phase 2D (The Nursery) to allow for condition 1 (Submitted Plans) to include an entrance gate

    Shorncliffe Development Phase 2D, West Road, Folkestone

    Received 29 Oct 2021

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