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Folkestone and Hythe planning applications
3,043 applications. 86% approved. 49 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,043 planning applications from Folkestone and Hythe. 1,273 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 86% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Folkestone and Hythe takes a median of 49 days to decide a planning application, ranking 16 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/1494/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Hawkinge Cricket Club, Cricketers Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7NH
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (external materials) of planning permission 26/0816/FH.
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26/1489/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Land adjoining the Granary, Densole Lane, Densole
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (materials ), 5 (Great Crested Newt license), 10 (biodiversity enhancements) , 11 (sustainability), 12 (water calculations), 13 (sensitive lighting scheme), 14 (hard & soft landscaping ) & 16 (cycle storage) of planning permission 24/1127/FH.
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26/1486/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
59 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HA
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Cherry overall crown reduction of maximum 2 metres. T2 & T3 Sweetgum crown lift by 3 metres from ground level, T5 Silver Birch crown lift by 4 metres from ground level. T4 & T6 Norway Maple crown lift by 3 metres from ground level.
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26/1473/FH Awaiting decision
The Old Rectory, Church Road, Burmarsh, Romney Marsh, TN29 0JG
Works to trees subject to TPO No 14 of 2004, comprising of T1 Willow fell to ground level, T2 Willow removal of lower limb, and overall crown reduction of 2.5 metres. Pruning cuts to be made back to suitable secondary growth points. T3 Ash removal of two specified branches and one dead branch. T4 Willow lateral reduction of 1.5 metres and removal of deadwood overhanging the property by 2.5 metres laterally. T5 Willow removal of specified small limb. T6 Sycamore crown lift to 3 metres above ground level) & lateral reduction of 2.5 metres to branch overhanging summer house, removal of deadwood. T7 Oak lateral reduction of overhanging branch by 2 metres.
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26/1482/FH Awaiting decision
Rose Dean, Salters Lane, Brookland, Romney Marsh, TN29 9SB
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for detached studio/store ancillary to the dwelling house.
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26/1472/FH/NMA Awaiting decision
46 Cherry Garden Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5LF
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 26/0326/FH to allow repositing of two windows.
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26/1471/FH/PA Awaiting decision
Newbarn Farm, Eastbridge Road, Burmarsh, TN29 0HY
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the erection of a agricultural storage building.
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26/1470/FH Awaiting decision
Redwoods Pay Street Hawkinge Folkestone CT18 7EA
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) & 3 (materials) of planning permission 25/1859/FH to allow for amended materials to used on the elevations of the dwelling and to alter the design of the proposed workshop outbuilding including an increase in its size and changes to the proposed materials.
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26/1465/FH Awaiting decision
33 Radnor Cliff, Folkestone, CT20 2JJ
Works to trees subject to TPO No 04 of 2009 comprising of T1 Holm Oak vertical reduction of 2 metres, T2 Holm Oak vertical reduction of 3 metres, and T3-4 Sycamore vertical reduction of 4 metres.
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26/1466/FH Awaiting decision
Blue Dolphins, Dymchurch Road, New Romney, TN28 8BE
Works to trees subject to TPO No 02 of 1991 comprising of T1 Beech lateral reduction by a maximum of 2.5 metres.
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26/1461/FH Awaiting decision
Heronsgate, Burmarsh Road, Hythe, CT21 4NH
Works to trees subject to TPO No 01 of 1997 comprising of T1-2 and T7 Hawthorn crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and 1 metre laterally. T3-6 and T8 Hawthorn crown reduction of 2.5 metres vertically and 1 metres laterally.
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26/1457/FH/NMA Awaiting decision
27 Pleasance Road North, Lydd On Sea, Romney Marsh, TN29 9NU
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/1180/FH to allow for amendment to roof design by removal of front-facing apex/gable.
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26/1467/FH Awaiting decision
Dungeness A Power Station, Dungeness Power Station, Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PP
KCC Consultation request (KCC/FH/0084/2026) for installation of an additional shielding wall to the south elevation and south-west corner of the Active Waste Drum Store within the existing Low Level Active Waste (LLAW) building, comprising modular water filled interlocking blocks (including reuse of existing on site materials), with no excavation or changes to drainage.
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26/1454/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Sellindge Methodist Church, Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6EQ
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 26/0176/FH.
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26/1450/FH Awaiting decision
Southpoint, Stone Street, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6DF
Loft conversion with 3 pitched roof dormers to front elevation & 4 to rear elevation. Single storey front porch extension, garage conversion & erection of car port with PV panels to side elevation.
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26/1453/FH Awaiting decision
Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW
Alterations to the existing shop front including 3 new entrances to the front & five new entrances with associated ramps and stairs to the rear, the installation of new shopfronts & building signage & replacement of rooftop plant and associated screening.
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26/1451/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Land Rear of 119-121 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2BL
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (water usage), 5 (cycle storage) & 6 (refuse storage) of planning permission 25/1250/FH.
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26/1443/FH Awaiting decision
23 Broadlands Avenue, New Romney, TN28 8JE
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a side/rear infill extension.
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26/1444/FH Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent to 160 Wear Bay Road, Folkestone, CT19 6PZ
Erection of a detached dwelling together with the provision of a new vehicular access and dropped kerb to serve 160 Wear Bay Road.
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26/1440/FH Awaiting decision
17 St Marys Road, Dymchurch, TN29 0PL
Single storey rear extension, replacement porch, rear dormer and loft conversion, including updated materials and additional hardstanding to front.
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26/1441/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Broad Street House, Broad Street, Lyminge, CT18 8DZ
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (carbon reduction), 4 (materials), 5 (joinery) & 6 (eaves, verges & fascia) of planning permission 25/1220/FH.
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26/1437/FH Awaiting decision
Enbrook Park, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate
Works to trees subject to TPO No 07 of 1975 comprising of T1 Sycamore crown reduction of 10 metres vertically and laterally. T2 London Plane pollard to 6 metres. T3 Oak lateral limb reduction to a maximum of 2 metres. T4 Beech monolith to 5 metres.
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26/1434/FH/CON Awaiting decision
5 Marine Avenue, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh TN29 0TR
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (materials), 4 (water usage), 6 (cycle parking), 8 (surface water), 11 (biodiversity), 12 (archaeology) & 15 (hard & soft landscape) of Planning permission 22/0862/FH.
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26/1432/FH/BGP Awaiting decision
Dungeness A Power Station, Dungeness Power Station, Dungeness Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9PP
Approval of details pursuant to informative 1 (biodiversity gain plan) of planning permission 25/1502/FH
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26/1429/FH Awaiting decision
25 High Street, Lydd, TN29 9AH
External alterations to fenestration.
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26/1430/FH Awaiting decision
The Shamrock, 44, East Cliff, Folkestone, CT19 6BX
Change of use from 6 bedroom 6 person HMO (Use Class C4) to 7 bedroom 7 person HMO (Sui-Generis).
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26/1428/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Land Rear of Earlscliffe Mews, Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NB
Approval of details pursuant to condition 7 (EV charging) of planning permission 25/0035/FH.
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26/1425/FH Awaiting decision
Camberley House, 6 Green Drive, Etchinghill, CT18 8FL
Works to trees subject to TPO No 01 of 2018 comprising of T1-5 Horse Chestnut lateral reduction of 5 metres.
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26/1419/FH Awaiting decision
Ragstone Barn, Gibraltar Lane, Hawkinge, CT18 7AE
Works to trees subject to TPO No 13 of 2002 comprising of T1 Beech lateral reduction by a maximum of 5 metres. G1 Beech vertical reduction by a maximum of approximately 3 metres.
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26/1426/FH/CON Awaiting decision
6 Old London Road, Hythe, CT21 4DG
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (part a and b) (slope instability) of planning application 25/0168/FH.
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26/1422/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Land Adjoining Sunrise, Bossingham Road, Stelling Minnis
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (water usage), 4 (EV charging), 5 (sustainable construction), 6 (ext finishing materials), 7 (landscaping), 9 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), 13 (ext lighting), 15 (construction plan), and 16 (disposal of surface water) of planning application 25/1310/FH.
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26/1407/FH Awaiting decision
Hoad Farm, Hoad Road, Swingfield, CT18 8LP
Erection of a covered horse walker unit (retrospective).
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26/1412/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
Grimston Gardens Open Space, Grimston Gardens, Folkestone
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Horse Chestnut pollard to 6 metres. T2 Horse Chestnut pollard to 12 metres. T4 Ash fell to ground level. T5 Ash remove 0.2 metres diameter deadwood overhanging road. T6 Lime remove dead branch overhanging road. T8 Bay crown lift to 3 metres above ground level.
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26/1406/FH Awaiting decision
25, High Street, Lydd, TN29 9AH
Listed building consent for Internal refurbishment including a new consultation room and associated works and external alterations to fenestration including new signage scheme.
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26/1416/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
Augusta Gardens, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of G1 Mixed Species remove epicormic growth to a height of 4 metres. G3 Mixed Species prune to clear branches away from road sign to allow for at least 3 metres clearance. T4 Weeping Ash pollard to a height of 10 metres. T5 and T10 Holly remove deadwood. T6 Holly remove deadwood and epicormic growth to a height of 3 metres. G8 Holly remove deadwood. T9 Lime remove epicormic growth to a height of 4 metres.
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26/1415/FH Awaiting decision
Sweet Briar, Pay Street, Hawkinge, CT18 7DL
Erection of new stables.
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26/1414/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
Terlingham Gardens, The Leas, Folkestone
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of G1 Cypress remove deadwood from lower crowns. T2 Sycamore remove dead branch ascending over footway. T4 Sycamore remove deadwood from lower crowns. G6 Mixed Species prune to clear branches away from air conditioning unit to allow for 1 metre clearance. T7 Lime remove hanging branch over footway. G8 Ash remove deadwood and epicormic growth by 4 metres. G9 Mixed Species crown lift to 3 metres above ground level.
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26/1409/FH Awaiting decision
36 Radnor Park Road, Folkestone, CT19 5AU
Variation of condition 4 (restricted use) of planning permission 20/1264/FH to allow for intermittent use as short term holiday let.
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26/1413/FH Awaiting decision
Balfour Gardens, The Leas, Folkestone
Works to trees subject to TPO No 03 of 1983 comprising of G1 Holm Oak remove 0.2 metre diameter deadwood overhanging public footway at a height of 3 metres. T2 Holm Oak remove 0.15 metres diameter branch at a height of 2 metres.
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26/1411/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
Trinity Gardens Open Space, Bouverie Road West, Folkestone
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T2 Lime crown pollard to 10 metres, T4 Ash remove deadwood, and G6 Sycamore crown lift to a maximum of 4 metres above ground level.
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26/1410/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
Clifton Gardens Open Space, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T2 Laburnum fell to ground level and grind out stump. T4 Sycamore remove epicormic growth by a maximum of 1 metres. G6 Holm Oak crown lift to 3 metres above ground level.
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26/1403/FH Awaiting decision
Pinnocchio, Cliff Road, Hythe, CT21 5XJ
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the lawful commencement of planning permission 22/2131/FH through the demolition of the existing dwelling and garage.
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26/1402/FH Awaiting decision
2, Summer Close, Hythe, CT21 4DR
Single storey rear & side extension.
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26/1404/FH Awaiting decision
Land Rear of 1-3 Keepers Lodge, Port Lympne, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4PD
Works to trees subject to TPO No 04 of 2018 comprising of T1 Sycamore fell to ground level.
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26/1395/FH Awaiting decision
19 Bathurst Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NT
Single-storey side and rear extension.
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26/1397/FH/CON Awaiting decision
South Kent Christian Community Church, 32, Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT20 1BZ
Approval of details pursuant to condition 10 (part a) (finer detailing) of planning application 26/1097/FH.
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26/1392/FH Awaiting decision
Marlie Farm Holiday Park, Dymchurch Road, New Romney, TN28 8UE
Temporary Advertisement Consent for the erection of 1 digital LED advertisement sign for a period of 5 years.
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26/1394/FH Awaiting decision
2 Church Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SE
Installation of a commercial kitchen extract flu to rear of property (Retrospective)
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26/1387/FH Awaiting decision
Old Mount Farm, Mount Hill, Rhodes Minnis, CT4 6YD
Erection of replacement dwelling.
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26/1385/FH Awaiting decision
Land Opposite 1 St Katherines Crescent, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6FU
Works to trees subject to TPO No 10 of 2018 comprising of T1 Sycamore fell to ground level.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/1165/FH Granted
10 Naseby Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 3SJ
Erection of a two storey rear extension, timber-framed car port, installation of solar panels and alteration to fenestration.
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26/0661/FH/CON Granted
Land Adjoining 16, Cherry Gardens, Littlestone
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 5 (construction method statement) & 6 (water usage) of planning permission 23/0801/FH.
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26/1144/FH Granted
Broadstone House, 1 Green Drive, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8FL
Works to trees subject to TPO No 01 of 2018 comprising of T1-T7 Horse Chestnut crown reduction of 2 metres laterally and 3 metres vertically and T8 Horse Chestnut reduce the overhanging eastern canopy only by no more than 3m and a crown lift of a maximum of 3m from ground level.
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26/0910/FH Granted
Land Opposite 24 Station Road, Hythe, CT21 5PW
Variation of condition 4 (approved plans) of planning permission 26/0308/FH to allow for changes to the approved design and layout.
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26/0916/FH Granted
St Christophers, Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3RA
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) to amend roof design of planning permission 22/0889/FH.
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26/1347/FH/CON Granted
Land West of Ashford Road, New Romney
Approval of details pursuant to condition 16 (ecological design strategy & landscape ecology management plan) of planning permission 23/1591/FH.
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26/1208/FH/TCA Granted
Magpie Cottage, Frogholt, Frogholt, Folkestone, CT18
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1-2 Oak fell to ground level.
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26/1237/FH Granted
East Cliff House, Radnor Cliff Crescent, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2JQ
Listed building consent for the installation of a satellite dish (retrospective).
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26/1143/FH/CON Granted
Wallingham, Hope Lane, New Romney, TN28 8TP
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 5 (sustainable construction techniques), 6 (water usage), 7 (materials), 8 (foul & surface waters), 10 (biodiversity enhancement plan), 14 (hard & soft landscape) & 19 (lighting) of planning permission 25/2176/FH.
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26/0763/FH/CON Granted
Land Opposite 24, Station Road, Hythe CT21 5PW
Approval of conditions 13 (foul sewerage), 14 (surface water drainage), 19 (construction method statement), 28 ii (archaeology), 29 (boundary treatments) & 30 (design stage water usage - plots 1-12) of planning permission 26/0308/FH.
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,706 decisions from Folkestone and Hythe between 2019 and 2026, part of 3,043 applications on record. Over that period 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,199 granted against 364 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 981 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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Y19/0001/PIP Decided
4 Marine Terrace Folkestone Kent CT20 1PZ
Conversion of existing dwelling to 5 self-contained flats together with erection of rear 5 storey extension and alterations and extension to roof.
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Y19/1104/FH Decided
2 Avereng Gardens Folkestone Kent CT19 5HU
Rear Ground Floor Extension.
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Y19/1120/FH Decided
Clock Tower House 151 Sandgate Road Folkestone Kent CT20 2DA
To change patio doors approved in Y17/1552/SH. After investigating the agreed frame less doors will not be fit for purpose in the rear elevation, being open to all weather conditions with no protection. We have reconfigured the design for said doors to be finished in Saple, therefore visually they will compliment the french doors on the 1st floor.
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Y19/1301/FH Withdrawn
Bella Mews 19 Seabrook Road Hythe Kent CT21 5NB
Condition 5 (landscaping), 12 (drainage), 13 (contamination) & 3 (materials) for planning application Y11/1023/SH.
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Y19/1280/FH Granted
39 Pay Street Densole Folkestone Kent CT18 7DY
Erection of a new detached garage.
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Y19/1292/FH Granted
20 Twiss Road Hythe Kent CT21 5NZ
Erection of a first floor side extension.
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Y19/1293/FH Granted
Bower Wood Farm Harvest Lane Stelling Minnis Canterbury Kent CT4 6AX
Erection of single storey garage with pitched roof.
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Y19/1302/FH Refused
Flat 1 5 Grimston Gardens Folkestone Kent CT20 2PT
Installation of 5 uPVC sash windows to replace existing timber windows.
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Y19/1341/FH Refused
47 Rolfe Lane New Romney Kent TN28 8JP
Erection of an extension to existing front garage. Re-submission of Y19/1000/FH.
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Y19/1320/FH Refused
Flat 3 Belvedere Court 12 Trinity Crescent Folkestone Kent CT20 2ET
Replacement windows to ground floor flat to side and rear.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 912 72%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 295 23%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 66 5%
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Applications by ward in Folkestone and Hythe
- Broadmead 65
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- East Folkestone 95
- Folkestone Central 348
- Folkestone Harbour 127
- Hythe 483
- Hythe Rural 165
- New Romney 227
- North Downs East 353
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- Romney Marsh 170
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Folkestone and Hythe decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Folkestone and Hythe decided 1273 planning applications. 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Folkestone and Hythe?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 49 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Folkestone and Hythe decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1273 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 72% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 95% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Folkestone and Hythe decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2706 decisions from Folkestone and Hythe between 2019 and 2026, out of 3,043 applications on record. Across that whole period 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Folkestone and Hythe?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 150 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Folkestone and Hythe: 3,043 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,273 decided, 86% approved, median 49 days to a decision. 1,411 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 2,706 in total, 86% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.