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Folkestone and Hythe planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Folkestone and Hythe Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Folkestone and Hythe website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates41,885Searchable applications
260Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications
0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Nov 1977 to 26 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 28 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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
- Under Consultation26/0929/FH
Erection of 1.5 storey detached dwelling, including access and parking
Norrard, 8 Godwyn Road, Folkestone, CT20 2LA
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0930/FH
Works to trees subject to TPO No 08 of 2015 comprising of T1-T4 Lime & T5 Ash raise the canopy to 6 metres above ground level & crown reduction by up to 4 metres vertically & laterally.
Hawthorn House, Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QJ
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0933/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (construction method statement), 5 (foul & surface waters), & 9 (BNG Plan) of planning permission 25/2297/FH.
New Beach Holiday Village, 133 Hythe Road, Dymchurch, TN29 0JX
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0935/FH
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for single-storey rear extension.
Forge House, Newchurch, TN29 0DL
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0936/FH
Outline planning application for the erection of 2 No. three-bedroom dwellings to replace previously demolished buildings (matters of landscaping reserved for future consideration).
248 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4DN
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Under Consultation26/0003/FH/S106
Application to discharge the planning obligation (grooms accommodation) of planning permission 99/0805/FH.
Coombe Wood Manor, Coombe Wood Lane, Hawkinge, CT18 7BZ
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0937/FH
Work to trees subject to TPO No 27 of 2001 comprising of T1 Beech partial lateral reduction of 4 metres & T2 Beech partial lateral reduction of 5 metres to obtain a 4 metre lateral clearance from the property.
Pickle Lodge, Cliff Road, Hythe, CT21 5XD
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0939/FH
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/0291/FH to allow for amended extension size.
68 Coniston Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JQ
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0938/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3(xi) (recycling/waste disposal) of planning permission 25/1760/FH.
Building rear of Kengate Industrial Estate 142 Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 6LU
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0940/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to condition 22 (highway details) of planning application 23/1591/FH.
Land West of Ashford Road, New Romney
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0942/FH
Single storey side extension & alterations, removal canopy & side wall.
113 Sidney Street, Folkestone, CT19 6HQ
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0941/FH
Works to trees subject to TPO No 09 of 1995 comprising of rolling consent over a 10 year period on a 3 year basis to carry out the works. G1 Willow reduce overhanging branches by 6 metres laterally.
Woodland House, Cliff Road, Hythe, CT21 5XW
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0943/FH
Single storey rear extension with loft conversion and rear dormer window.
8 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7JA
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0945/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (contamination) of planning permission Y15/0212/SH.
Olive Branch & Bay Leaf, Warren Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8PN
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Under Consultation26/0946/FH/BGP
Approval of details pursuant to informative 01 (biodiversity gain plan) of planning permission 25/1789/FH
Land Opposite Turner Free School, Tile Kiln Lane, Folkestone
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0947/FH
Erection of new entrance porch and two-storey side extension with bin and bike store, alterations to fenestration and partial removal of front boundary wall and increase width to existing drop kerb.
34 Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AS
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0948/FH/TCA
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1-T2 Conifer fell to ground level.
Hillview, The Street, Newington, Folkestone, CT18 8AU
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0949/FH
Reconfiguration and expansion of existing EV charging points with existing feeder pillar to be removed and new feeder pillar to be installed.
Bannatynes Health Club, Shearway Road, Shearway Business Park, Folkestone, CT19 4RR
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0950/FH
Listed Building Consent for removal of internal wall and access to existing chimney for woodburner.
Rigdens, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJ
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0954/FH
Two-storey rear extension and extension of existing single storey side extension to rear.
The Brambles, Blenheim Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8PR
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Under Consultation26/0952/FH
Conversion of former care home (C2 use) to 12 flats (C3 use) to include part demolition and erection of a three storey extension on the north elevation and erection of third floor mansard roof. Change of use to Winifred House from (C2 use) to 2 x dwellings (C3 use). Demolition of care home buildings & squash courts & erection of 13 houses & 2 x flats. Including repositioning of the vehicle access onto Coast Drive, new internal access road and associated parking, landscaping and private gardens.
The Springs, Coast Drive, St Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0HN
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0953/FH
Single-storey rear extension and partial demolition of existing structures, change of material to front porch with new black panelling around utility window with sill alterations.
5 Lookers Lane, Hythe, CT21 5HW
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0956/FH/CON
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (treatment plant) of planning permission 25/2211/FH.
Upper Otterpool, Ashford Road, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6DD
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Closed26/0959/FH
Single storey rear extension, alterations to the raised rear deck & retaining wall arrangement, adjustments to the first floor balcony & front entrance pillars including privacy screen.
94 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5QD
Received 15 Jun 2026
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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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