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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 dates
15,188Searchable applications
263Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 May 2014 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

More application records

  1. ClosedY16/0720/SH

    Proposed change of use from offices (Class A2) to form new single dwelling (Class C3), and the removal of single bed flat at rear to provide offices (Class A2), together with the erection of a detached garage with office space above, and a courtyard boundary wall.

    Bank Chambers Canterbury Road Lyminge Kent CT18 8HU

    Received 24 Jun 2016
  2. ClosedY16/0722/SH

    Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage and conservatory.

    127 Canterbury Road Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7BS

    Received 24 Jun 2016
  3. ClosedY16/0723/SH

    Conversion of detached garage to form annexe accommodation.

    Highview Woodland Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8EW

    Received 23 Jun 2016
  4. ClosedY16/0662/SH

    Reduction of Leylandii hedge situated within a conservation area.

    Old House Old Road Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6UH

    Received 8 Jun 2016
  5. ClosedY16/0709/SH

    Erection of first floor extension and change of use and conversion of shop (classA1) to residential dwelling to form a single two storey dwelling (resubmission of Y08/0381/SH)

    Lock Up Shop Rear 71 Cheriton High Street Folkestone Kent

    Received 21 Jun 2016
  6. ClosedY16/0710/SH

    Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign and internally illuminated projecting sign

    57 - 59 Sandgate Road Folkestone Kent CT20 1TU

    Received 21 Jun 2016
  7. ClosedY16/0764/SH

    Felling of an Apple tree situated within a conservation area

    Westbank Old Road Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6UH

    Received 5 Jul 2016
  8. ClosedY16/0765/SH

    Section 73 application to vary condition 2 of planning permission Y16/0103/SH (erection of an industrial building with access and parking), to sub divide the building into three units, together with alterations to the positioning of doors and the installation of an additional roller shutter door and fire escape.

    Plot 19 Collins Road New Romney Kent

    Received 5 Jul 2016
  9. ClosedY16/0774/SH

    Erection of single storey rear extension, together with hip-to-gable extensions, increase in height of roof to provide additional living accommodation at second floor and installation of three front dormer windows.

    High Berwick Stone Street Lympne Hythe Kent CT21 4JP

    Received 11 Jul 2016
  10. ClosedY16/0861/SH

    Engineering works to increase height of existing islands on Burrows Pit to support seabird breeding colony.

    Dungeness Rspb Reserve Visitor Centre Dungeness Road Lydd Romney Marsh Kent TN29 9PN

    Received 1 Aug 2016
  11. ClosedY16/0628/SH

    Erection of 5 two storey dwellings

    Land Adjoining Telephone Exchange Barnhurst Lane Hawkinge Kent

    Received 3 Jun 2016
  12. ClosedY16/0876/SH

    Certificate of lawful development (proposed) for infill enlargement and alterations to rear dormers, together with formation of juliet balcony.

    20 Earlsfield Road Hythe Kent CT21 5PE

    Received 4 Aug 2016
  13. ClosedY16/0804/SH

    Erection of first floor rear extension

    14 The Oval Dymchurch Romney Marsh Kent TN29 0LR

    Received 18 Jul 2016
  14. ClosedY16/0550/SH

    Change of use of land from agriculture to the keeping of horses and erection of associated fencing and lighting.

    Sunnyside Old House Lane Brookland Romney Marsh Kent TN29 9RN

    Received 10 May 2016
  15. ClosedY16/0553/SH

    Listed building consent for the replacement of a bathroom window and the installation of a wrought iron gate in side passageway

    14 Hillside Street Hythe Kent CT21 5EL

    Received 10 May 2016
  16. ClosedY16/0554/SH

    Upgrading of Existing Vacant Industrial Building (Use Classes B1 & B8) to include complete recladding, provision of new pitched roof to replace existing flat roof, new front boundary fencing/gates & External Alterations.

    General Hire And Sales Park Farm Close Folkestone Kent CT19 5DU

    Received 19 May 2016
  17. ClosedY16/0608/SH

    Erection of a pitched roof extension with front dormer (to create a roof level storage area) , three storey rear extension, bin store and other external alterations (resubmission of previously refused application Y15/0577/SH).

    5 And 7 Dunes Road Greatstone New Romney Kent TN28 8SS

    Received 25 May 2016
  18. ClosedY16/0609/SH

    Erection of single storey side/rear extension following demolition of utility room, together with conversion of existing garage.

    52 Seabourne Way Dymchurch Romney Marsh Kent TN29 0PX

    Received 26 May 2016
  19. ClosedY16/0610/SH

    Temporary planning permission for the retention of mobile unit for use as ladies changing room.

    Lydd Golf & Driving Range Romney Road Lydd Romney Marsh Kent TN29 9LS

    Received 26 May 2016
  20. ClosedY16/0018/PA

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class C of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for continued use as café (Class A3).

    65 High Street Hythe Kent CT21 5AJ

    Received 17 May 2016
  21. ClosedY16/0074/NMC

    Non material change to Y13/1222/SH - Erection of a detached dwelling, with associated landscaping and parking area.

    25 Radnor Cliff Folkestone Kent CT20 2JJ

    Received 15 Aug 2016
  22. ClosedY16/0976/SH

    Installation of replacement uPVC windows

    Flat 1 163 Cheriton Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5HG

    Received 2 Sept 2016
  23. ClosedY16/0977/SH

    Erection of a single storey side/rear wrap around extension, following removal of existing garage.

    12 Southernwood Rise Folkestone Kent CT20 3NN

    Received 2 Sept 2016
  24. ClosedY16/1014/SH

    Conversion of existing garage to living accommodation along with erection of single storey front and side extension

    50 The Parade Greatstone New Romney Kent TN28 8SU

    Received 10 Sept 2016

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