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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

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17,441Searchable 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0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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. Closed20/0417/FH/TCA

    Works to trees situated within a conservation area comprising: T1, T2 and T3 (Sycamore) - fell to ground level; T4 and T5 (Sycamore) - 30% crown reduction; T6 (Holm oak) - crown reduction to previous reduction points

    3 ALBION VILLAS, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1RP

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  2. Closed20/0418/FH/TCA

    Works to trees situated within a conservation area comprising: T2 (Sycamore) – 3 metres reduction of lateral branches on south eastern side of canopy; T3 (Horse Chestnut) 1.5 metres reduction of lateral branches on south eastern side of canopy

    ST MARTINS FIELD, ASHFORD ROAD, NEW ROMNEY

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  3. Closed20/0419/FH

    Crown lift one Beech (T1) and remove one limb from one Oak (T2), both subject of Tree Preservation Order No. 21 of 2012

    BERN HURST, BARROW HILL, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6JT

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  4. Closed20/0420/FH

    Conversion of garage to habitable room.

    27 Brambley Crescent, Folkestone, CT20 3PU

    Received 18 Mar 2020
  5. Closed20/0422/FH

    Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the demolition of 4 no chimneys

    Cordova Court, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2HQ

    Received 20 Mar 2020
  6. Closed20/0424/FH

    1.5 metre overall crown reduction of two Prunus trees (T2 and T3) both subject of Tree Preservation Order No 2 of 2009

    Lincoln House,Walton Manor Close, Folkestone, CT19 5SX

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  7. Closed20/0425/FH

    Erection of first floor side and rear extension (re submission of Y19/1278/FH)

    21 WEAR BAY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6BN

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  8. Closed20/0426/FH

    Single storey rear and ground extension & first floor side extension.

    87 Surrenden Road, Folkestone, CT19 4AG

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  9. Closed20/0427/FH

    Erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory

    MELBURY ABBAS, BREWERS HILL, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3DH

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  10. Closed20/0429/FH/TCA

    Works to trees situated within a conservation area comprising: T1 - T4 Cypress - fell to ground level; T5 Yew - overall crown reduction by 1 metre; T6 & T7 Silver Birch - crown reduction by 3 metres in height and 1 metre laterally; T8 Cypress - reduce height by 2 metres

    OLD HOSPITAL, THE ROW, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6UL

    Received 20 Mar 2020
  11. Closed20/0430/FH

    Conversion of existing flat into two separate flats

    Flat, 23 Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2AY

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  12. Closed20/0431/FH

    Replacement village hall following demolition of existing

    Land Adjoining St Marys Hut, St Mary In The Marsh

    Received 11 Nov 2020
  13. Closed20/0433/FH

    Erection of single storey rear extension and front porch canopy, together with loft conversion including installation of front dormer, rear inset dormer with balcony and insertion of side rooflights.

    1 LOWER SANDS, DYMCHURCH, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 0NE

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  14. Closed20/0434/FH

    Formation of balcony above porch.

    Flat 2, Glencairn, Granville Parade, Samdgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AL

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  15. Closed20/0437/FH

    Proposed single storey extension at the side and rear along with alterations to the roof.

    WESTMEAD, STONE STREET, WESTENHANGER, HYTHE, CT21 4HT

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  16. Closed20/0438/FH/PA

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required for the demolition of single storey stables building (part)

    Bowdell Farm, Bowdell Lane, Brenzett, TN29 9RP

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  17. Closed20/0439/FH

    Extension & alterations

    BRAESIDE, CANNONGATE ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5PT

    Received 24 Mar 2020
  18. Closed20/0440/FH

    Conversion of loft to create additional living accommodation including side dormer and roof lights

    Woodstock Farm, Lymbridge Green, Stowting Common, Ashford, TN25 6BJ

    Received 24 Mar 2020
  19. Closed20/0441/FH

    Part retrospective application for the installation of new trade kitchen extract system and removal of part of the existing system.

    The Britannia, Dungeness Road, Dungeness, Romney Marsh, TN29 9ND

    Received 24 Mar 2020
  20. Closed20/0443/FH

    Removal of existing stable block and erection of new link connected single storey building containing home office, utility and boot room, plus external store.

    GRIMSACRE COTTAGE, GRIMSACRE FARM, CANTERBURY ROAD, NORTH ELHAM, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6NG

    Received 24 Mar 2020
  21. Closed20/0444/FH/CON

    Application for approval of conditions 4 (Colour Scheme), 7 (Disposal of Foul Sewage) & 11 (Detailed Elevation Drawings of Wigwams) of planning application no. Y18/0083/SH Siting of five shepherd huts and two wigwams as holiday lets, together with associated access.

    Port Lympne, Aldington Road, Lympne, CT21 4PD

    Received 25 Mar 2020
  22. Closed20/0445/FH/CON

    Application for approval of condition 3 (details for the disposal of foul sewage) of planning application no. Y19/0873/FH Retrospective application for the siting of an inflatable unit of tourist accommodation, known as The Bubble, together with a decked area.

    Port Lympne, Aldington Road, Lympne, CT21 4PD

    Received 25 Mar 2020
  23. Closed20/0446/FH

    Demolition of existing side addition and creation of new double-storey side extension

    58 ST MARTINS ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3LB

    Received 25 Mar 2020
  24. Closed20/0447/FH

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a two storey extension to rear of the property.

    23 Fairlight Road, Hythe, CT21 4AD

    Received 26 Mar 2020

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