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Folkestone and Hythe planning applications
3,364 applications. 86% approved. 49 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,364 planning applications from Folkestone and Hythe. 1,345 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 86% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Folkestone and Hythe: 1,403 applications received in the last year, 1,345 decisions published.
Folkestone and Hythe takes a median of 50 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/1625/FH Awaiting decision
3 Maplefield Gardens, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7GS
Works to trees subject to TPO No 17 of 2000 comprising of T1 Ash fell to ground level. T2-3 Hazel coppice to 1 metres. T4 Hawthorn crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally. T5 Silver Birch vertical reduction of 3 metres. T6 Hawthorn crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally.
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26/1623/FH/CON Awaiting decision
26 & 28 Church Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (joinery) of planning permission 24/0217/FH.
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26/1611/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Port Fleur, Coombe Wood Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BZ
Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (reptile mitigation strategy) of planning permission 23/0003/FH.
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26/1596/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Camping & Caravaning Site, Romney Farm, Romney Road, Lydd, TN29 9LS
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 10 (surface water) & 11 (disposal of foul & surface water) of planning permission 23/1986/FH.
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26/1607/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
9 Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Elaeagnus fell to ground level.
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26/1605/FH Awaiting decision
Otterpool Quarry, Ashford Road, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6DA
KCC Consultation request (KCC/FH/0133/2026) Section 73 application to vary conditions 3, 21, 24, 25, 27 & 32 of planning permission FH/25/1739 to allow changes to the types of waste to be handled within the Materials Recycling Facility (to include food, street litter arisings, highways mechanical sweepings and clinical waste types) and to change the permitted hours of operation to allow for Sunday and Public & Bank Holiday working between 0700 and 1300 hours.
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26/1582/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Land Adj 39 Victoria Road West, Littlestone, TN28 8NW
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 22 (drainage verification report) of planning permission Y18/0768/FH.
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26/1581/FH/NMA Awaiting decision
9 Alfred Road, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8SH
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/1769/FH to allow for changes to window sizes.
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26/0004/FH/S106 Awaiting decision
71-73 St Saviours Hospital, Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5BU
Application to modify the affordable housing obligation as part of planning permission Y16/0794/SH.
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26/1565/FH Awaiting decision
Hawkinge Vehicle Services Ltd, Units 3 & 9, Aerodrome Industrial Estate, Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, CT18 7AG
Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for the continued use of premises as a vehicle repair workshop & MOT centre.
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26/1568/FH Awaiting decision
1 Seabourne Way, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0PX
Single storey rear & front extensions & detached garage to the front.
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26/1569/FH Awaiting decision
20, New Street, Lydd, TN29 9DJ
Loft conversion including hip to gable, rear dormer & roof lights to front elevation following removal of chimney.
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26/1592/FH/DD Withdrawn
The Old Green, Madeira Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8QX
Conifer A- Standing dead and can be rocked by hand. Request emergency removal to ground level before it falls over.
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26/1564/FH Awaiting decision
116 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2PQ
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for demolition of rear decking & erection of a single storey rear extension with new hard standing/patio. Addition window to side elevation.
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26/1558/FH Awaiting decision
Malthouse Arcade, Malthouse Hill, Hythe, CT21 5BW
Works to trees subject to TPO No No 08 of 2001 comprising of T1 Cherry crown thinning by 25% & Crown reduction of 3 metres vertically and 2.5 metres laterally.
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26/1561/FH Awaiting decision
33 The Ridgeway, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PW
Works to trees subject to TPO No 5 of 1993 comprising of T1 - Oak raise lower crown by 4m in height and 2m laterally.
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26/1562/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
1 The Terrace, The Street, Postling, Hythe, CT21 4EX
Works to trees in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Sycamore reduce by 5m in height and 3 meters off lateral limbs and remove any dead wood or structurally damaged branches.
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26/1563/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
6 Church Heights, Church Hill, Hythe, CT21 5HR
Works to trees in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Silver Birch fell, T2 Holly reduce by 2.5 meters in height & 1 meter laterally & T3 Bay reduce by 2.5 meters in height & 1 meter laterally.
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26/1554/FH Awaiting decision
114 Leonard Road, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8RZ
Extension and conversion of existing garage to ancillary accommodation and erection of detached garage.
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26/1550/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Smeeds Farm Bungalow, Broad Street, Monks Horton TN25 6DU
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 6 (hard & soft landscape), 11 (great crested newt license) & 12 ( biodiversity enhancement plan) of planning permission 25/1164/FH.
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26/1551/FH/CON Awaiting decision
New Beach Holiday Park, Hythe Road, Dymchurch, TN29 0JX
Approval of details pursuant to condition 6 (soft landscape & planting schedule) of planning permission 25/2297/FH.
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26/1549/FH Awaiting decision
3 Eversley Road, Hythe, CT21 5SE
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
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26/1548/FH Awaiting decision
Mill House The Row, Elham, Kent, CT4 6UL
Listed building consent for replacement of timber windows to front elevation with timber slim lite units.
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26/1547/FH Awaiting decision
Petrol Filing Station, Sainsburys, Park Farm Road, Folkestone
Works subject to TPO No 24 of 2001 comprising of T4-6 and T8-10 lateral reduction of 2 metres. T7 Alder fell to ground level. T11-12 Poplar pollard to 6 metres. T13-15 Ash and T16-18 Acer crown lift to 2.5 metres above ground level. T52-53 Willow and T54-55 Ash crown reduction of 2 metres vertically, 2 metres laterally, and re-shape.
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26/1544/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Land Opposite Kinross, Rectory Lane, Lyminge
Approval of details pursuant to condition 18 (archaeological works) of planning permission 23/2061/FH.
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26/1545/FH Awaiting decision
Selsted Garage, Canterbury Road, Selsted, CT15 7HJ
Demolition of existing buildings & construction of 4 dwellings along with associated parking & landscaping.
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26/1543/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
St Peters And St Pauls Church, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QA
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Lime crown reduction of 3 metres vertically and laterally.
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26/1541/FH Awaiting decision
Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL
Installation of new doorway within existing window opening providing external access to music room.
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26/1536/FH Awaiting decision
Dungeness A Power Station, Dungeness Power Station, Dungeness Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9PP
Erection of an additional Welfare Facilities Modular Building, attached to the existing Security Reception Building.
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26/1539/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Land Adjoining 26 Blackhouse Hill, Hythe, CT21 5UL
Approval of details pursuant to condition 6 (ecological mitigation) of planning permision 25/0449/FH.
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26/1542/FH Awaiting decision
Beech Cottage, Berwick Lane, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4JX
Works to trees subject to TPO No 15 of 1996 comprising of T1-2 Beech crown reduction of 4 metres vertically and 3 metres laterally. T3-4 Cotoneaster lateral reduction of 2 metres.
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26/1506/FH Awaiting decision
Newlands, Curtis Lane, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6AD
Variation of condition 2 (materials) & 3 (approved plans) of planning permission Y18/0427/SH to allow for alterations to roof form of side extension, balcony details & materials.
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26/1517/FH Awaiting decision
Church Of Our Lady Of Christians And St Aloysius, 41a Guildhall Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1EF
Installation of an external lift and raised platform, alterations to existing external stairs.
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26/1512/FH Awaiting decision
25 High Street, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9AH
Temporary Advertisement consent for the erection of non- illuminated fascia, internally illuminated pharmacy sign & external lockable service ladder for a period of 4 years.
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26/1513/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To Communications Mast, White Horse Hill, Hawkinge
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials), 6 (storage & disposal of dog waste), & 8 (hard & soft landscaping) of planning permission 26/0854/FH.
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26/1499/FH Awaiting decision
Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL
Listed Building Consent for the installation of a doorway within existing window opening providing external access to music room, erection of elevated platform & creation of a new internal door within the lift corridor to separate the public and private use of the building.
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26/1521/FH Awaiting decision
8 Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2AZ
Change of use of C1 Aparthotel to Sui Generis 16 bedroom 16 person HMO.
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26/1502/FH Awaiting decision
Flats 11, 12 & 12A The Metropole Court, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU
Listed Building Consent for a lead sheet replacement dormer roof cover.
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26/1495/FH Awaiting decision
The Lodge, Teddars Leas Road, Etchinghill, CT18 8DA
Single storey side/rear extension with roof terrace and external staircase, with an additional single storey rear extension, barn‑hip‑to‑gable roof alteration, porch canopy and raised rear patio. Erection of detached workshop and garage with associated parking area. Replacement and extension of existing steps and path to front of site.
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26/1498/FH Awaiting decision
14 Connaught Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DA
Conversion of two storey maisonette into two self-contained flats, amendments to windows, erection of external side staircase, access and door to lower ground floor.
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26/1497/FH Awaiting decision
Manor Farm, Aldington Road, Court-at-street, CT21 4PH
Conversion of farmstead buildings to five dwellings, including extensions and reinstatement of oast roof, associated parking and private amenity areas, landscaping and ecology enhancements. Reinstatement of open sided pitched roof structure to the south of the main buildings.
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26/1507/FH Awaiting decision
Dungeness A Power Station, Dungeness Power Station, Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PP
KCC Consultation request (KCC/FH/0114/2026) for construction of a replacement shielded storage area for ISO containers, including erection of precast concrete walls, a water shielding wall, gate, partially suspended electrical services, and associated civil engineering work.
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26/1490/FH Awaiting decision
9 Alfred Road, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8SH
Retrospective permission for change of front roof formation from hip to gable & installation of solar panels.
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26/1492/FH Awaiting decision
Minstead, Sandling Road, Saltwood, CT21 4HJ
Erection of automated gates, wall and fence to existing access
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26/1493/FH/PIP Awaiting decision
Longacre Nurseries, St Marys Road, West Hythe, CT21 4NU
Planning permission in principle for the change of use of land to residential & erection of up to 6 dwellings.
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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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26/1485/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
Summer Court, Whitegates Close, Hythe, CT21 6AZ
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Ash fell to ground level & stump removal. T2 Field Maple pollard to 8 metres. G1 Sycamores lateral reduction by a maximum of 4 metres. T3 Macrocarpa lateral reduction of 2 metres & remove deadwood. T4 Macrocarpa lateral reduction of 3 metres & remove deadwood.
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26/1487/FH Awaiting decision
59 Swan Lane, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6HB
Single storey rear extension with 3 rooflights, insertion of bi-fold doors & alterations to fenestration.
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26/1481/FH Awaiting decision
Land Adjoining Lyndon Hall, Canterbury Road, Lyminge
Outline planning application for up to 18no. dwellings with access from Canterbury Road, together with public open space, sustainable urban drainage systems, landscaping & infrastructure with all matters reserved except for access.
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/1482/FH Granted
Rose Dean, Salters Lane, Brookland, Romney Marsh, TN29 9SB
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for detached studio/store.
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26/1414/FH/TCA Granted
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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26/1430/FH Withdrawn
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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26/1467/FH Granted
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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26/1311/FH Granted
20 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EF
Replacement of existing concrete roof tiles with mineral fibre cement slates and renewal of lead ridges, roof details and roofing to dormers and bay windows.
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26/1353/FH Granted
17 High Street, New Romney, TN28 8BN
Listed Building Consent for the installation of shopfront sign.
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26/1194/FH Granted
Land to rear of 3-4 Waterloo Terrace, Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6JY
Erection of detached annexe (landscaping matters reserved for future consideration)
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26/1200/FH Granted
Garages Adjoining 5, Albert Lane, Hythe, CT21 6DL
5 no. two-storey residential dwellings, including associated private amenity space, parking and access arrangements, following demolition of existing 22 no. garage units.
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26/1412/FH/TCA Granted
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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26/1411/FH/TCA Granted
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.
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,057 decisions from Folkestone and Hythe between 2019 and 2026, part of 3,364 applications on record. Over that period 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,505 granted against 394 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,051 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 October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 949 71%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 319 24%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 77 6%
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Applications by ward in Folkestone and Hythe
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Folkestone and Hythe decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Folkestone and Hythe decided 1345 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 October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Folkestone and Hythe decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1345 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 71% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 94% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Folkestone and Hythe decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3057 decisions from Folkestone and Hythe between 2019 and 2026, out of 3,364 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 October 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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Folkestone and Hythe: 3,364 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,345 decided, 86% approved, median 49 days to a decision. 1,403 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 3,057 in total, 86% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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