CHIPCHASE LODGE, ST STEPHENS WAY, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3RD

1. 20 Aug 2025

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 2 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• CHIPCHASE LODGE, ST STEPHENS WAY, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3RD

  25/2001/FH Submitted 29 Oct 2025 0m away

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the creation of a new door at side of property.

  Decided Lawful development 6 docs

• Land Opposite Chipchase Lodge, St Stephens Way, Folkestone, CT20 3RD

  25/1434/FH Submitted 31 Jul 2025 0m away

  Variation of conditions 2, 4 & 5 of planning permission Y18/1096/FH to allow for changes to parking and landscaping.

  Granted Amendments 9 docs

• CHIPCHASE LODGE, ST STEPHENS WAY, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3RD

  25/2078/FH Submitted 10 Nov 2025 0m away

  New (permeable) driveway following demolition of garage.

  Granted Householder Demolition 11 docs
  Domestic

• HIGHGATE HOUSE, RADNOR CLIFF CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2JG

  25/1957/FH Submitted 22 Oct 2025 115m away

  Works to tree subject of TPO No 18 of 2000 T1 Holm Oak fell to ground level.

  Refused Trees 12 docs

• St Christophers, Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3RA

  26/0916/FH Submitted 9 Jun 2026 115m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

  Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) to amend roof design & removal of condition 3 (outbuilding usage) to allow holiday let of planning permission 22/0889/FH.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 12 docs

• 15A PELHAM GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2LY

  25/2027/FH Submitted 4 Nov 2025 147m away

  Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension following the demolition of the existing garage. Alterations to the existing front gable projection to accommodate a new front canopy and changes to the elevational treatment, incorporating full-height glazed windows.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/0417/FH Decided

  81-83 Radnor Park Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BU

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the use of the building as a vehicle repair and servicing garage (Class B2).

  17 Mar 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1088/FH Decided

  Hook House, Church Lane, Brenzett, Romney Marsh, TN29 0EF

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of an outbuilding

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1192/FH Decided

  Dingleden Cottage, Fairview Farm, Woodland Road, Lyminge, CT18 8DW

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the continued use as a residential dwelling.

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1027/FH Decided

  33 Wear Bay Crescent, Folkestone, CT19 6AX

  Lawful development certificate (proposed) for loft conversion including the formation of a rear dormer roof extension and hip-to-gable roof enlargement. Installation of rooflights, alterations to the existing roof structure and associated external works.

  24 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1236/FH Decided

  14 Warren Way, Folkestone, CT19 6DT

  Lawful development certificate (proposed) for a single storey rear extension.

  31 Jul 2026 Lawful development