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Folkestone and Hythe Council
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Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
13,396Searchable applications
260Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Feb 2016 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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. Closed23/2058/FH/TCA

    T1 Norway Maple fell to ground, stump ground out and plant replacement tree, T2 London Plain reduce the length of all north and south facing lateral branches by a maximum of 3 metres & crown lift on the northern side to give 6 meters clearance above the adjacent highway (Rolfe Lane), T3 Norway Maple prune back all north facing lateral branches by a maximum of 2 metres to the fence line, T4 Sycamore fell to ground, stump ground out and plant replacement tree, T5 Sycamore remove dead branches at 3 metres above ground level & T6 Sycamore fell to ground, stump ground out and plant replacement tree.

    Recreation Ground, Fairfield Road, New Romney

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  2. Closed23/2060/FH/NMA

    Non material amendment to planning permission Y19/0049/FH to allow for changes to layout, appearance & landscaping

    Land Rear Varne Boat Club, Coast Drive, Greatstone,

    Received 13 Dec 2023
  3. Closed23/2061/FH

    Erection of 3no. detached dwellings with carports.

    Land Opposite Kinross, Rectory Lane, Lyminge, CT18 8EG

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  4. Closed23/2062/FH

    Single storey extension, internal alterations and external repairs. Works to include new annexe, new car port and associated external landscaping, including a new site entrance

    Spicers Farm, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8DE

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  5. Closed23/2063/FH

    Single storey rear extension

    6 Wellington Place, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DN

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  6. Closed23/2065/FH

    Use of hardstanding on a permanent basis to provide off street car parking.

    Land Adjoining 10, Range Road, Hythe, CT21 6HQ

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  7. Closed23/2068/FH

    Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

    39 Dolphins Road, Folkestone, CT19 5PL

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  8. Closed23/2069/FH

    Erection of a single storey rear extension to the lower ground floor of 8 & 10 Trinity Crescent

    8 & 10 Trinity Crescent, Folkestone, CT20 2ET

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  9. Closed23/2070/FH

    Listed building consent for a single storey extension, internal alterations and external repairs. Works to include new annexe, new car port and associated external landscaping, including a new site entrance.

    Spicers Farm, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8DE

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  10. Closed23/2071/FH

    Replacement of 8 wood sash windows with UPVC sash windows

    Flat 14, Kent House, Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2PR

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  11. Closed23/2072/FH

    Change of use from residential care home to domestic dwelling

    31 Dymchurch Road, St Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0HF

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  12. Closed23/2073/FH

    Lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion (works to include a rear dormer and works to the front roof area to form a doorway to allow access to an external area).

    9A Guildhall Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EA

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  13. Closed23/2074/FH

    Erection of a front extension with Juliet balcony doors to replace existing roof of garage, incorporating a flat-roof and enlarged external terrace above, in connection with forming attached annexe accommodation.

    Westerleys, Helena Corniche, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3TD

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  14. Closed23/2075/FH

    Single storey front extension and change of use of grazing land to extend the residential curtilage.

    Horton Wood House, Church Lane, Monks Horton, Ashford, TN25 6DT

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  15. Closed23/2076/FH/TCA

    Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of T1 Sweet Chestnut remove low branch to 'dog leg' at approx 4 metres above ground, T2 Ash remove latest limb on Northeastern side, T3 Lime remove 'bulge' in epicormic growth on Northern side constitutes reduction of growth of up to 3 metres, T3 Thuja reduce height by up to 3 metres plus reduction in side growth of 2 metres, G5 4 x Beech crown lift of up to 4 metres, T6 Ash crown lift on Southern side by removing lowest overhanging branch, T7 Beech reduce crown by up to 4 metres

    The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TT

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  16. Closed23/2077/FH

    Extend existing garage to front and first floor extension above garage

    5 The Corniche, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3TA

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  17. Closed23/2079/FH

    Listed Building Consent for repair and replacement works to roofs, valley gutter & rainwater goods. Provision of new insulated breather membrane over rafters and new insulation on attic floor.

    Misling Farm, Misling Lane, Stelling Minnis, CT4 6DE

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  18. Closed23/2080/FH/TCA

    Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Horse Chestnut remove regrowth to previous pruning points, T3 Horse Chestnut fell to ground level and hollow main stem at 3 metres, T4 Sycamore re pollard to previous pollard points, T5 Lime re-pollard, T6 Lime re-pollard, T7 Sycamore fell to ground level, T8 Sycamore lateral branches cut back to give 2 metres clearance, G1/G2 multi stem Sycamores inspect pollard points and fell stems which decayed and re-pollard remainder.

    The Battery, The Bayle, Folkestone, CT20 1SQ

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  19. Closed23/2081/FH

    Two storey front extension and ground floor side extension to replace conservatory

    100 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BN

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  20. Closed23/2082/FH

    17No. general industrial units with associated parking and access road

    Plot B , Land Rear of Plot 15, Collins Road, New Romney, TN28 8LH

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  21. Closed23/2083/FH/NMA

    Non-material amendment to planning permission Y17/1099/SH – Amendment to Condition 4 (plans) to allow for the amendment to the maximum height parameter for Plot A and C1 and the maximum horizontal deviation and locational co-ordinates for Plot A.

    Former Rotunda Amusement Park, Marine Parade, Folkestone

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  22. Closed24/0001/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 (as amended) for the change of use of existing building from Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Class C3) to change ground floor into 3 flats.

    Ground Floor Business Premises , 244 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5RQ

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  23. Closed24/0003/FH

    Listed building consent for alterations to internal layout including removal of partitions, doors and ceiling

    Flat 308 The Metropole, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2LU

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  24. Closed24/0004/FH

    Single storey rear extension

    138 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JR

    Received 2 Jan 2024

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