7 ST MARYS DRIVE, ETCHINGHILL, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8NQ

1. 4 Nov 2024

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 12 Nov 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Lawful

4. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Folkestone and Hythe granted permission on 3 December 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 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.

• 6, St Marys Drive, Etchinghill, CT18 8NQ

  23/0450/FH/NMA Submitted 20 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Non material amendment to planning permission 22/0144/FH - Erection of a single storey rear extension, following removal of existing conservatory & part conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation, plus associated alterations to allow for reduction in width of approved rear extension & changes in pitch of roof & window/door layouts.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 ST MARYS CLOSE, ETCHINGHILL, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8NX

  24/1597/FH/NMA Submitted 11 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Non material amendment to planning permission 24/0714/FH to allow for front window increase in width.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 13 St Marys Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8NX

  26/0727/FH Submitted 11 May 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 UPSTREET COTTAGES, CANTERBURY ROAD, ETCHINGHILL, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8BS

  25/2311/FH Submitted 24 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Part two-storey and part single-storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• One Step Beyond, Westfield Lane, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8BT

  26/0819/FH Submitted 26 May 2026 200 yards away

  Proposed garage conversion including installation of velux window, together with erection of detached double garage, in addition to the installation of timber cladding to main dwelling.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• IVY COTTAGE, WESTFIELD LANE, ETCHINGHILL, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8BT

  24/1893/FH Submitted 2 Dec 2024 200 yards away

  The existing front boundary hedgerow is in a state of decay and requires removal followed by erecting a 1.8m high close boarded featheredged traditional fence. It is also leaning.

  Withdrawn Trees 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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