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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
16,474Searchable applications
263Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Sept 2013 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. ClosedY19/0614/FH

    Creation of a new access onto a classified road (High Street, Elham) to allow the existing hardstanding to be used as off-street parking for x2 vehicles.

    Bankside High Street Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6SY

    Received 21 May 2019
  2. ClosedY19/0615/FH

    Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) for the installation/relocation of newly installed wood-burner flue.

    8 Highfield Close Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4QP

    Received 21 May 2019
  3. ClosedY19/0616/FH

    Erection of lamppost within front garden

    8 Highfield Close Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4QP

    Received 20 May 2019
  4. ClosedY19/0617/FH

    Erection of two storey rear and side extension.

    Springville Sandling Road Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4QJ

    Received 21 May 2019
  5. ClosedY19/0497/FH

    Construction of a stepped access and gate in association with 4-5 Fish Market (Rocksalt).

    Viaduct And Swing Bridge Folkestone Harbour Harbour Approach Road Folkestone Kent

    Received 24 Apr 2019
  6. ClosedY19/0498/FH

    Listed Building Consent for the construction of a stepped access and gate in association with 4-5 Fish Market (Rocksalt).

    Viaduct And Swing Bridge Folkestone Harbour Harbour Approach Road Folkestone Kent

    Received 24 Apr 2019
  7. ClosedY19/0156/FH

    Alterations and extensions to roof to form a 2 bedroom flat together with internal and external alterations to building, including installation of balconies to all floors on front elevation.

    Bar Vasa 4 - 5 Sandgate Esplanade Sandgate Folkestone Kent CT20 3DX

    Received 12 Feb 2019
  8. ClosedY19/0158/FH

    Application for the discharge of condition 5 (drainage maintenance plan) & condition 13 (external lighting) of planning permission Y16/0173/SH.

    Premier Inn Cherry Garden Lane Folkestone Kent CT19 4AP

    Received 13 Feb 2019
  9. ClosedY19/0179/FH

    Compliance with condition 9 (contamination) of planning permission Y18/0365/SH (Erection of a detached dwellinghouse, together with new access for Rustic Cottage).

    Rustic Cottage Park Street Lydd Romney Marsh Kent TN29 9AZ

    Received 19 Feb 2019
  10. ClosedY19/0180/FH

    Works to trees situated within a conservation area comprising: Poplar (T1, T2 and T3) re-pollard to previous pollard points; Cherry (T4) crown reduce by approx 2 metres; Palm (T5) fell to ground level.

    The Toll House Lower Sandgate Road Folkestone Kent CT20 2JP

    Received 19 Feb 2019
  11. ClosedY19/0191/FH

    Demolition of existing free standing garage and timber porch and erection of single storey attached garage (resubmission of Y17/0688/SH and Y17/1434/SH)

    20 Minter Avenue Densole Folkestone Kent CT18 7DS

    Received 20 Feb 2019
  12. ClosedY19/0849/FH

    Retrospective application for the erection of a single storey extension following the demolition of existing rear conservatory.

    24 St Georges Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4BE

    Received 24 Jul 2019
  13. ClosedY19/0121/FH

    Erection of single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing rear extension

    Mill Farm School Hill Bodsham Ashford Kent TN25 5JQ

    Received 1 Feb 2019
  14. ClosedY19/0122/FH

    Erection of an awning to front of cafe.

    83 Cheriton Road Folkestone Kent CT20 1DG

    Received 31 Jan 2019
  15. ClosedY18/1303/FH

    Erection of a rear and side extension along with an increase in height of existing extension to create two storey rear extension and installation of a dormer window to the roof slope

    17 Redoubt Way Dymchurch Romney Marsh Kent TN29 0UG

    Received 12 Oct 2018
  16. ClosedY18/1304/FH

    Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) for conversion of existing garage to habitable room.

    The Haven St Marys Road Dymchurch Romney Marsh Kent TN29 0PL

    Received 12 Oct 2018
  17. ClosedY18/1305/FH

    Erection of a residential development comprising of 14 residential units, associated undercroft parking, landscaping and ground works following demolition of the existing building.

    Cautley House 95 Seabrook Road Hythe Kent CT21 5QP

    Received 12 Oct 2018
  18. ClosedY18/0023/PA

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class O of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class B1(a) (offices), to provide 5 apartments.

    39 Bouverie Square Folkestone Kent CT20 1BA

    Received 10 Oct 2018
  19. ClosedY18/1307/FH

    Erection of gates and masonry wall with piers.

    Coopers High Street Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6SY

    Received 12 Oct 2018
  20. ClosedY19/0018/FH

    Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of rear conservatory.

    Dane Farm Elvington Lane Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7AD

    Received 8 Jan 2019
  21. ClosedY18/1389/FH

    Change of use from Class A1 (retail) to Class D2 (24-hour gymnasium) with the installation of a new entrance door.

    Unit A West Park Farm North Retail Park Park Farm Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5FF

    Received 30 Oct 2018
  22. ClosedY19/0049/FH

    Reserved matters application relating to appearance and landscaping being details pursuant to outline application Y15/1132/SH (Outline application for the erection of four detached dwellings) for the erection of 4no. three storey detached dwellinghouses with associated parking

    Land Rear Varne Boat Club Coast Drive Greatstone Kent

    Received 15 Jan 2019
  23. ClosedY19/0239/FH

    Erection of single storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing outbuilding.

    10 Alder Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5BZ

    Received 2 Mar 2019
  24. ClosedY19/0366/FH

    Installation of replacement double glazed timber windows & door.

    Flat 2 17 Clifton Crescent Folkestone Kent CT20 2EL

    Received 29 Mar 2019

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