BT Telephone Exchange, Bouverie Place, Folkestone, CT20 1AA

1. 9 Sep 2024

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 12 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Folkestone and Hythe granted permission on 22 October 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1-5 Bouverie Place, Folkestone, CT20 1WB

  26/0593/FH Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Retrospective application for the installation of temporary window treatment.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 70-72 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2AA

  25/1563/FH/CON Submitted 18 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (external colour of paintwork) of planning permission 25/0540/FH.

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• ROSTRUM HOUSE, CHERITON PLACE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2BB

  25/1979/FH/NMA Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/0588/FH to allow for amendment to front terrace balustrade to include glass.

  Granted Amendments 16 docs

• ROSTRUM HOUSE, CHERITON PLACE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2BB

  24/1974/FH/NMA Submitted 17 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  Non Material Amendment to planning permission 24/0807/FH to allow the addition of a w.c. to ground floor. Reduced floor area of new second floor extension with increased exterior balcony

  Refused Amendments Extension 10 docs

• 8 Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2AZ

  26/1521/FH Submitted 11 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Change of use of C1 Aparthotel to Sui Generis 16 bedroom 16 person HMO.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 28 docs

• 12 CHERITON PLACE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2AZ

  25/1511/FH Submitted 11 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Change of use to 9 bedroom HMO, addition of a metal staircase & door to rear, renovations & repairs to include re-rendering, 2 new windows & repair to windows.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 27 docs

• 26/1430/FH Withdrawn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).

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1319/FH Granted

  Shipway House, 28 Marine Parade, Hythe, CT21 6AN

  Alterations to the existing front elevation, including replacement full-height glazed sliding doors and glazed balcony balustrades, together with associated structural support posts and external façade alterations.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1267/FH Granted

  Public Hardstanding, The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6RB

  Installation of a single permanent public art flag sculpture.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications