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Folkestone and Hythe Council
Planning applications.
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 dates13,422Searchable 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0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Closed24/0227/FH
Single storey front extension with balcony, first floor side extension, two storey rear extension and external alterations to fenestration and materials.
60 Wear Bay Road, Folkestone, CT19 6PU
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0228/FH
Single storey side & rear extension
8 Lourdes Manor Close, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6BU
Received 19 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0230/FH/NMA
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 22/1719/FH to allow for re-wording of conditions.
Land Adjoining Church and Dwight, Caesars Way, Folkestone
Received 12 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0232/FH
Replacement of windows from timber to UPVC at the front elevation
Flat C , 98 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2PP
Received 9 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0234/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to condition 12 (construction management plan) of planning permission 23/0159/FH
High Meadow, Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QJ
Received 19 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0235/FH/CON
Approval of details persuant to condition 8 (archaeological watching brief) of planning permission Y18/1477/FH
48 Marsh Crescent, New Romney, TN28 8JU
Received 19 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0237/FH
Two storey side extension, external cladding and storage to dental surgery
1 Martello Drive, Hythe, CT21 6PH
Received 19 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0238/FH/TPO
Works to trees subject of TPO No.06 of 2007 1 x Cherry to remove deadwood and crossed branches
49A Enbrook Valley, Folkestone, CT20 3NA
Received 19 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0239/FH
Replacement of UPVC rear window with door and the installation of decking and glass balcony on flat roof
12 Twiss Road, Hythe, CT21 5NY
Received 19 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0240/FH
Change of use from agricultural land to a 45-pitch seasonal campsite, the erection of toilet blocks and shower block, and formation of a vehicular access.
Land Adjacent Blandred Farm, Reece Lane, Acrise, CT18 8LW
Received 20 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0241/FH/TCA
Works to trees situated in a Conservation area comprising of T1 Ash reduce reduce height by 3 metres.
Newchurch House, Newchurch, TN29 0DZ
Received 20 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0242/FH
Ground floor and first floor rear extension
The Gables, Alkham Valley Road, Folkestone, CT18 7EH
Received 20 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0243/FH
Works to trees the subject of TPO No. 08 of 2002 T1 Sycamore reduce stems, T2 Sycamore-reduce by 4m in height and prune lateral branches, T3 Holm Oak crown reduction by 3 metres, T7 Sycamore crown reduce by 3m all round, T10 Sycamore reduce eastern stem by 4 metres, T13 Sycamore crown reduce by 4 metres, T14 Holm Oak reduce stem by 4 metres, T15 Sycamore T16 Sycamore Fell, T17 Sycamore remove the southernmost stem and reduce remaining stems by 4 metres, T18 Holly Fell
Enbrook House, Encombe, Sandgate, CT20 3TW
Received 20 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0244/FH
Side facing rear dormer
15 Radnor Park Crescent, Folkestone, CT19 5AS
Received 20 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0246/FH
Two storey rear extension and porch to front elevation
Springfield, 5 Bartholomew Lane, Hythe, CT21 4BX
Received 20 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0248/FH
Change of use of attached garage to meeting room
15 - 17 Marten Road, Folkestone, CT20 2JR
Received 20 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0249/FH
Widening an existing garage to facilitate easier access.
The Palms, Holiday Let, 36 Bartholomew Street, Hythe, CT21 5BY
Received 21 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0250/FH/TCA
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Cherry south facing limb remove back to to main trunk, T2 Chery Fell, T3 Yew crown reduction by 1 metre in height & lateral limbs, T4 Silver Birch crown reduction by 2 metres in height & 1.5 metres laterally, T5 and T6 Bay reduce height by 2.5 metres and trim sides.
Lympne Hall, The Street, Lympne, CT21 4LQ
Received 21 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0252/FH/TCA
Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of Leylandii hedge height reduction to 4.5m & trim back both sides
Merchants Place, Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, CT20 1ET
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0253/FH
Formation of vehicular access onto an unclassified road and retrospective application for re-design of front garden to include brick retaining walls and an area of hardstanding.
70 Enbrook Valley, Folkestone, CT20 3NA
Received 16 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0254/FH
Works to tree subject of TPO No. 2 of 2006 - Oak removal of epicormic growth, removal of new branch growth to previous reduction points, crown reduction by 2 metres & removal of any dead/diseased wood
Craythornes, Fairfield Road, New Romney, TN28 8HU
Received 21 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0255/FH
Change of use from single dwelling to two separate properties along with single storey side and rear extensions following demolition of existing conservatory.
The Willows, Woodland Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8ET
Received 22 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0256/FH
Repalcement of timber and metal windows with timber double glazed units.
Flat , 155 - 157 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JL
Received 22 Feb 2024 - Closed24/0258/FH
Installation of external flue to log burner, installation of kitchen extract and replacement boiler flue, and replacement of uPVC guttering with cast iron guttering, all on annexe building
Annexe At Stone Hill Farmhouse, Stone Hill, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6AJ
Received 22 Feb 2024
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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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