Flat 5, 9-11 Douglas Avenue, Hythe, CT21 5JT

1. 8 Jun 2021

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 14 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

4. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Folkestone and Hythe refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 3 Douglas Avenue, Hythe, CT21 5JT

  26/0735/FH/TCA Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  Works to trees in conservation area comprising of T1 & T2 Conifers - Reduce height by 4m & cut back sides by 0.5m.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5JA

  23/0021/FH/PA Submitted 6 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a proposed 5G telecoms installation, H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets.

  Granted Telecoms 22 docs

• 162, High Street, retail /workshop, Hythe, CT21 5JR

  20/1541/FH Submitted 12 Oct 2020 50 yards away

  Change of use from retail (Class E(a)) to a mixed use as a barbers (Class E (c) (ii)) and café (Class E (b)) during the day and a drinking establishment with expanded food provision Sui Generis (q) in the evenings

  Withdrawn Full applications 17 docs

• 158F High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JR

  21/0829/FH Submitted 15 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Extension to the rear balcony

  Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
  Domestic

• Unit 2 Spring House, 141 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JL

  23/0094/FH Submitted 23 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Change of use from Hairdressers planning class use E to make-up/beauty clinic including new facade signage.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Unit 2 Spring House, 141 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JL

  23/0192/FH Submitted 6 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Advertisement consent in connection with planning application for the change of use from Hairdressers planning class use E to Sui Generis make-up/beauty clinic including new facade signage (application reference 23/0094).

  Granted Advertising 14 docs

• 26/1482/FH Granted

  Rose Dean, Salters Lane, Brookland, Romney Marsh, TN29 9SB

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for detached studio/store.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1271/FH Granted

  Old Hospital, The Row, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6UL

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for repairs to garden wall.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1166/FH Granted

  Sycamore House, Quarry Road, Hythe, CT21 5HA

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a permeable driveway and formation of new vehicular access onto an unclassified road.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 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.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 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.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Lawful development