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Folkestone and Hythe Council
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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 dates

27,904Searchable applications

252Recorded 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0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn.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: 21 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Planning information Planning Local plan Planning policy Pre-application advice Making a planning pre-application Conservation areas Conservation areas Article 4 directions Article 4 Directions - Longage Hill

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.

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More application records

Closed23/0229/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 6 (materials), 11 (structural frame survey), 12 (internal finishes), 13 (glazed link), 14 (treatment of elevations), 15 (brick bonding) for planning permission 20/0752/FH (listed building) and conditions 3 (materials) for planning permission 22/1096/FH (full plans)
Kings Arms, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJ
Received 14 Feb 2023
Closed23/0230/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (reinstatement of framing), 7 (eaves, verges, lantern light, staircase, plinths), 8 (roofing details), 9 (fencing balustrading, screens, boundary walls) and 10 (hard landscaping) of 20/0752/FH (listed building) and conditions 5 (external lighting) and 4 (landscaping scheme) of planning permission 22/1096/FH (full plans)
Kings Arms, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJ
Received 14 Feb 2023
Closed23/0231/FH
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of two single storey rear extensions, as well as the addition of a small rear bathroom dormer
44 Pay Street, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7DY
Received 15 Feb 2023
Closed23/0232/FH/TCA
Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of Holm Oak crown reduction of up to 3m and Twisted Willow to be removed
14 Augusta Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2RR
Received 15 Feb 2023
Closed23/0233/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (construction method statement), 4 (slope stability report), 7 (water calculation), 8 (carbon emissions), 9 (external materials) and 11 (ecological enhancement plan) of planning permission 21/0395/FH
West Grove, Wellington Place, Sandgate, CT20 3DN
Received 15 Feb 2023
Closed23/0234/FH
Section 73 application for the variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission Y18/0938/FH Erection of replacement dwelling with boathouse.
Rathealy, Granville Road East, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AJ
Received 15 Feb 2023
Closed23/0235/FH
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the provision of twin unit mobile home (not operational development) within the garden of the lawful dwelling house for use as additional accommodation by a family member as part of one household (not a material change of use).
Upper Park Farm, Aldington Road, Court-At-Street, Hythe, CT21 4PH
Received 15 Feb 2023
Closed23/0237/FH
Minor alterations to existing work room.
Sandhills, Coast Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8QZ
Received 15 Feb 2023
Closed23/0240/FH
Erection of 2no. 1 bed 2 storey dwellings re-submission of 22/0945/FH.
Kathleen Mews, The Old High Street, Folkestone, CT20 1RJ
Received 16 Feb 2023
Closed23/0241/FH
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single story rear extension
Greystocks, Brady Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8EU
Received 16 Feb 2023
Closed23/0242/FH
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for loft conversion and dormer extension with velux to front
Hale House, Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6EQ
Received 16 Feb 2023
Closed23/0243/FH
Single storey side and rear extension with provision for solar panels to existing outbuilding roof.
Hale House, Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6EQ
Received 16 Feb 2023
Closed23/0244/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (external materials), 4 part 1 (investigation & risk assessment) & 5 (water useage) of planning permission Y19/1408/FH Change of use and conversion of existing vacant bank to an office (Class B1) and residential flat on ground floor and four self-contained flats on the upper floors. Erection of rear extension containing three self-contained flats.
48 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4HB
Received 16 Feb 2023
Closed23/0245/FH
Demolition of existing garage and erection of 3 bed dwelling
Swallows, Station Approach, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8LU
Received 16 Feb 2023
Closed23/0246/FH
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction of a new dormer at roof level to extend the second floor bedroom and provide en-suite, resubmission of planning permission 22/1768/FH.
14 Helena Villas, Hospital Hill, Hythe, CT21 5RU
Received 17 Feb 2023
Closed23/0249/FH
Removal of existing concrete panel small garage and erection of enlarged new garage
54 St Leonards Road, Hythe, CT21 6ER
Received 17 Feb 2023
Closed23/0251/FH
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the extension to an existing dropped kerb onto an unclassified road including extension to driveway
35 Palm Tree Way, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8JN
Received 17 Feb 2023
Closed23/0252/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 22/1621/FH (Listed Building Consent for the conversion of an existing brick-built garage with shallow pitched roof into a gym, incorporating a shower room)
Three Chimneys, High Street, Brookland, Romney Marsh, TN29 9QR
Received 17 Feb 2023
Closed23/0255/FH
Fell Silver Birch and replace with two Silver Birch. Tree to be felled subject to Tree Preservation Order No. 27 of 2001
Pickle Lodge, Cliff Road, Hythe, CT21 5XD
Received 20 Feb 2023
Closed23/0256/FH
Change of use of the ground floor commercial unit into a Dental Clinic. Subdivision of first and second floor flat into one 1-Bed flat on the first floor and one 2-Bed flat on the second floor. Addition of a first floor extension to the rear of the property.
100 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BY
Received 20 Feb 2023
Closed23/0260/FH
Part retrospective application for change of use of land for an Agricultural Care Farm to include the erection of 2 no of sheds, small tea hut, toilet unit and parking and the erection of 2 animal shelters and a storage unit.
Brooker Farm Yard West, Newchurch, TN29 0DT
Received 20 Feb 2023
Closed23/0261/FH
Erection of a double storey rear extension following removal of existing rear single storey extension
58 Princes Terrace, Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 6LY
Received 20 Feb 2023
Closed23/0262/FH
Demolition of existng elevated single storey brick outbuilding (use class B8 storage or distribution) and erection of single storey elevated commercial unit to provide use class E(c)/Financial services/ Professional services/ other appropriate services.
26 - 28 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EZ
Received 20 Feb 2023
Closed23/0263/FH
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension
49 Phillip Road, Folkestone, CT19 4PZ
Received 20 Feb 2023

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