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Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
27,219Searchable applications
255Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 Apr 2004 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Closed22/2025/FH/TCA

    Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of T2 & T3 Oak removal of 1 branch on both trees south side approximately 3 metres from ground

    1 Castle Road, Hythe, CT21 5EY

    Received 21 Nov 2022
  2. Closed22/2026/FH

    Sub-division of existing property to form a one-bedroom lower ground floor flat and a three-bedroom ground, first and second floor maisonette, together with external alterations to the rear elevation to form a door and staircase to the rear garden area.

    8 East Cliff, Folkestone, CT19 6BU

    Received 21 Nov 2022
  3. Closed22/2027/FH/NMA

    Non material amendment to planning permission 20/1554/FH (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement) to allow for the use of roof void as habitable rooms to include 2no dormer windows to the front elevation and 4no velux windows to the rear elevation

    The Elms, Gibbons Brook, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6HH

    Received 21 Nov 2022
  4. Closed22/2028/FH

    Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey rear/side extension

    Jacques Court Farmhouse, Romney Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9LW

    Received 25 Nov 2022
  5. Closed22/2029/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 1 (noise) of planning permission Y19/0023/PA

    1A Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1AL

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  6. Closed22/2030/FH

    Outline planning application with all matters reserved for the erection of a chalet bungalow.

    Land Opposite Hamble Cottage, White Horse Lane, Rhodes Minnis, Kent,

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  7. Closed22/2032/FH/TCA

    Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of 1 x Beech reduction in height by 4 metres and laterally by 2 metres

    Page Farm, Staple Lane, Postling, Hythe, CT21 4EZ

    Received 23 Nov 2022
  8. Closed22/2033/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 2 (Historic Building Recording) of planning permission 20/0752/FH - Listed Building consent for the erection of single storey rear extensions and of condition 6 (Archaeology) of planning permission 22/1096/FH - Erection of single storey rear extensions

    Kings Arms, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJ

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  9. Closed22/2034/FH/PA

    Prior Notification of erection of an Agricultural Hay and Machinery Storage Building under Part 6 Class A of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 (Amended)

    Land Opposite Gate House, North Elham Hill, Elham CT4 6UY

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  10. Closed22/2035/FH

    Loft conversion with dormer at principle elevation and skylights at rear.

    11 Ghale Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3FP

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  11. Closed22/2036/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (Archaeology), condition 5 (sustainable development), condition 6 (water use) condition 7 (external materials) condition 9 (biodiversity) condition 15 (drainage) of planning permission 20/0024/FH - Erection of a 5 bedroom dwelling house

    Fleur De Lis House, Rhee Wall Road, Brenzett, TN29 9UG

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  12. Closed22/2037/FH

    T1 Magnolia crown reduction to previous cuts subject to Tree Preservation Order No 18 of 2016.

    Page Cottage, Cannon Street, New Romney, TN28 8BH

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  13. Closed22/2038/FH

    Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of a single storey rear extension following removal of existing one.

    Wythenshawe, Robin Hood Lane, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9HY

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  14. Closed22/2039/FH

    Retention of timber sleeper retaining wall and timber garden shed

    3 Fox Close, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8EZ

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  15. Closed22/2040/FH

    Erection of a two-storey detached dwelling, together with associated landscaping and parking area

    Land Adjoining 17 Hagger Drive, Hawkinge, CT18 7RD

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  16. Closed22/2041/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 13 (Travel Plan) Of planning permission Y17/1099/SH Section 73 application for the removal of condition 41 (Provision of Sea Sports Centre) and the variation of conditions 4 (Reserved Matters), 6 (Phasing), 7 (Reserved Matters Details), 15 (Public Realm), 16 (Play Space/ Amenity Facilities), 18 (Public Toilets), 21 (Wind Flow Mitigation), 23 (Heritage Assets), 25 (Bus Stop) and 37 (Wave Wall) and 42 (Provision of Beach Sports Centre) of planning permission Y12/0897/SH.

    Former Rotunda Amusement Park, Marine Parade, Folkestone

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  17. Closed22/2042/FH

    Installation of replacement of existing double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet bus shelter advertising displays with double-sided digital displays. Replacement digital displays will portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds

    Bus Shelter Adjacent Wyevale Garden Center, Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2QP

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  18. Closed22/2043/FH

    Proposed creation of two 200m2 ponds, specifically designed to be suitable for great crested newt, and other native wildlife

    Field North-West Of Pony Cart Lane, Stelling Minnis, CT4 6AX

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  19. Closed22/2044/FH/CON

    Approval of details for Stage 1 of the development pursuant to condition 7 (verification report for completion of works as set out in the approved remediation strategy) of planning permission Y06/1647/SH as amended by non-material amendment application 22/0650/FH/NMA.

    Lydd Airport, Romney Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9QL

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  20. Closed22/2045/FH/CON

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 17 (Materials) of planning permission Y11/0137/SH

    Land Adjoining Sir John Moore Barracks, Military Road, Sandgate, CT20 3BH

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  21. Closed22/2046/FH

    Erection of a first-floor side extension

    36 Welson Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NP

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  22. Closed22/2047/FH

    Fitting of secondary windows behind the existing windows .

    West Lawn, Lydd Road, New Romney, TN28 8DH

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  23. Closed22/2048/FH

    Replace the existing canopy with a new canopy, add a conservatory, and upgrading the attic. Re-submission of 22/1373/FH.

    Upper Park Farm, Aldington Road, Court-At-Street, Hythe, CT21 4PH

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  24. Closed22/2049/FH

    Conversion of existing barn into dwelling. Raising of roof to facilitate windows and headspace.

    Thrift Farm, Straight Lane, Brookland, Romney Marsh, TN29 9QT

    Received 30 Nov 2022

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