FLAT 303, THE METROPOLE, THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2LU

1. 27 Aug 2025

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 24 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Folkestone and Hythe granted permission on 16 January 2026, 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.

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• The Metropole, Metropole Nursery, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU

  24/1576/FH Submitted 7 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for internal works to basement

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• Flats 11, 12 & 12A The Metropole Court, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU

  26/1502/FH Submitted 11 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Listed Building Consent for a lead sheet replacement dormer roof cover.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 16 docs

• FLAT 44, THE METROPOLE, THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2LU

  25/1751/FH Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the replacement of single pane glazing with vacuum double glazing to all existing timber windows

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs

• The Metropole, Metropole Nursery, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU

  24/1656/FH Submitted 22 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use from Nursery (Use Class E (f)) to Health Clinic (Use Class E (e))

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• 6A METROPOLE COURT, THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2LT

  24/1448/FH Submitted 19 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to non-historic fabric and external new foul cast iron downpipe T-connection.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Eton Suite, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LR

  26/1250/FH Submitted 4 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) & removal of condition 4 (flue details) of planning permission 25/1713/FH to allow for the removal of the flue.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 7 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• 26/1430/FH Withdrawn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