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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
17,429Searchable applications
269Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Feb 2011 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Closed20/0381/FH/CON

    Application for the approval of condition 4 (materials) of planning application Y19/0454/FH (Erection of a storage and distribution (Class B8) unit with ancillary office, facilities and showroom).

    1&1A Learoyd Road,, Mountfield Road Industrial Estate, New Romney, TN28 8AQ

    Received 16 Mar 2020
  2. Closed20/0382/FH

    Separation of annexe from main dwelling to form a separate dwelling.

    24 Horn Street, Hythe, CT21 5SL

    Received 13 Mar 2020
  3. Closed20/0383/FH

    Proposed erection of a two storey rear extension including the creation of room in loft space.

    3 CORNWALLIS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5JA

    Received 13 Mar 2020
  4. Closed20/0384/FH

    Change of use and conversion from single residential dwelling to 3 residential flats, together with replacement windows to all floors and elevations.

    13 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PT

    Received 16 Mar 2020
  5. Closed20/0385/FH

    Proposed replacement of existing single glazed vertical sliding sash windows and existing uPVC double glazed top hung casement windows with uPVC double glazed vertical sliding sash windows, and replacement of existing timber communal main entrance doors with new double glazed aluminium door sets.

    5058, Cheriton Road, 50-58 Cheriton Road Folkestone is a block of 25 flats , Folkestone

    Received 16 Mar 2020
  6. Closed20/0386/FH

    Removal of existing garage and replacement with open carport and store/plantroom

    THE LAWNS, NASH HILL, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8ED

    Received 16 Mar 2020
  7. Closed20/0387/FH

    Listed Building Consent for conversion of child's nursery business into two bedroom apartment.

    METROPOLE NURSERY, THE METROPOLE, THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2LU

    Received 13 Mar 2020
  8. Closed20/0388/FH

    Erection of rear extension to first floor

    17 ENCOMBE, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3DE

    Received 16 Mar 2020
  9. Closed20/0391/FH

    Replacement double glazed windows and door

    15 CORDOVA COURT, SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2HQ

    Received 16 Mar 2020
  10. Closed20/0392/GPD

    Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a the erection of a rear single storey extension.

    178 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PH

    Received 16 Mar 2020
  11. Closed20/0394/FH

    Conversion of first, second and third floors from ancillary storage to 8 no. residential studio apartments

    12 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DP

    Received 17 Mar 2020
  12. Closed20/0396/FH

    Erection of a terrace of five, three-storey dwelling houses, together with the formation of a vehicular access

    Catholic Church Of St Martin Of Tours, 124 High Street, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9BA

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  13. Closed20/0398/FH

    Demolish existing conservatory and erection of replacement single-storey side extension; erection of galvanised flue; and minor alterations/repairs including replacement render and weatherboarding, replacement timber balustrade, and repairs to dormer window.

    8 Hillside Street, Hythe, CT21 5EJ

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  14. Closed20/0399/FH

    Felling of one Conifer and 2 metre reduction of one Maple, both situated within a conservation area.

    7 NORTH ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5UF

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  15. Closed20/0400/FH

    Planning application for the replacement of existing wooden conservatory with upvc and replacement of the existing olive green wooden cladding with same coloured cement board.

    GUN COTTAGE, FAIRFIELD ROAD, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8HY

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  16. Closed20/0401/FH/TCA

    Works to trees situated within a conservation area comprising: drive area - T1 Silver Birch - crown reduce by 3.5 metres in height and 2 metres laterally, T2 White Poplar – reduce by 6 metres in height and pollard left hand lateral limb, T3 Silver Birch - crown reduce by 3 metres in height and 1 metre laterally, T4 White Poplar - crown reduce by 6 metres in height and 3 metres laterally, T5 Conifer - reduce by 2 metres in height and trim sides, paddock area – T1 White Poplar – Pollard to 6 metres in height, T2 and T3 White Poplar – reduce by 6 metres in height, T4 Black Poplar – remove overhanging south facing limb, T5 White Poplar - fell.

    NEW POUND FARM HOUSE, THE STREET, NEWINGTON, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8AU

    Received 16 Mar 2020
  17. Closed20/0404/FH

    The change of use of Unit 7, Three Acres Site, from Class A1 (Retail) to A1/B8 (Trade Counter) use together with alterations to the shopfront and minor works to accommodate subdivision of Unit 7 into two units.

    Park Farm Road, Folkestone, CT19 5FG

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  18. Closed20/0405/FH

    Erection of four storey building with basement, containing 10 no. 2 bedroom flats within two blocks; basement car parking, refuse storage and cycle storage.

    Sandgate Esplanade, Sandgate, CT20 3DZ

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  19. Closed20/0406/FH

    Increase in roof height to provide first floor accommodation, including front and rear dormers and a front porch.

    64 DUNES ROAD, GREATSTONE, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8SW

    Received 19 Mar 2020
  20. Closed20/0408/FH

    Reserved matters application relating to access, appearance, layout, scale and landscaping pursuant to outline permission Y14/0300/SH for Hybrid application for the redevelopment of land at Shorncliffe Garrison; and details pursuant to conditions 17, 18, 24, 26, 29/30, 32/33, 35 (in relation to the Officers Mess building only.

    The Stadium Aldridge Road Folkestone Kent

    Received 19 Mar 2020
  21. Closed20/0409/FH/PA

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class C of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the change of use from A1 retail to A3 restaurant.

    32 High Street, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9AJ

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  22. Closed20/0412/FH/CON

    Application for the approval of condition 6 (water efficiency) of planning application Y19/0231/FH (Erection of a three storey block of five (two-bedroom) apartments following the demolition of No. 20 Encombe with associated parking and landscaping).

    20 Encombe, SANDGATE, CT20 3DE

    Received 19 Mar 2020
  23. Closed20/0415/FH

    Felling of one Fir tree (T4) and various pruning works to T1 Sycamore; T2 Holly; T3 Yew; T5 Fir; T6 Yew; T7, T8 & T9 Beech all subject of Tree Preservation Order No 8 of 2009

    Rivendell, School Lane, Newington, Folkestone, CT18 8AY

    Received 19 Mar 2020
  24. Closed20/0416/FH/TCA

    Works to trees situated within a conservation area comprising: T1, T2 and T3 (Oak) – crown thin by 20%; T4 (Oak) – crown thin by 20% and cut back laterals growing towards cottage by 0.5 metres

    1 CASTLE ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5EY

    Received 18 Mar 2020

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