Planning application
THE LIFEBOAT, 42 NORTH STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6AF
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Listed building consent for replacing multiple sash windows in a like for like manner and re-painting the building white.
As published by the council, reference 25/1741/FH
Application record
- Reference
- 25/1741/FH
- Type
- Listed Building Consent (Alt/Ext)
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 16 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Folkestone Harbour
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT19 6AF
Comment by 15 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Folkestone and Hythe through their own planning portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Folkestone and Hythe register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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25/1552/FH/CON Granted
THE LIFEBOAT, 42 NORTH STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6AF
Approval of details pursuant to condition part 10 (method statement - windows) of planning permission 24/1429/FH.
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25/0991/FH Granted
THE LIFEBOAT, 42 NORTH STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6AF
Retrospective application for the use of the upper residential floor to provide additional eating and drinking space associated with the public house, together with the replacement of the external staircase, balustrade/railings, raised terrace and balcony area, and the installation of replacement windows.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Sep 2025
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
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23 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 17 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Folkestone and Hythe took a median of 49 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
16 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Folkestone and Hythe for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Folkestone and Hythe decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 58 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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THE LIFEBOAT, 42 NORTH STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6AF
Approval of details pursuant to condition part 10 (method statement - windows) of planning permission 24/1429/FH.
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 6 docs -
THE LIFEBOAT, 42 NORTH STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6AF
Retrospective application for the use of the upper residential floor to provide additional eating and drinking space associated with the public house, together with the replacement of the external staircase, balustrade/railings, raised terrace and balcony area, and the installation of replacement windows.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 26 docs -
CHANNEL VIEW, NORTH STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6AG
Installation of bin storage units
Withdrawn Full applications 17 docs -
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Demolition of Stoneleigh House, erection of an apartment building of 14 No. residential units with associated car parking, cycle parking, bin storage, landscaping and alterations to existing vehicle access and parking provision for George Stone House.
Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 23 docs -
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Works to trees subject to TPO No 11 of 1988 comprising of T2 Prunus, T5 Sycamore, and T7 Prunus crown lift to 3.5 metres.
Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs -
St Andrews, The Durlocks, Folkestone, CT19 6AW
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Holly crown reduction by 2 metres vertically and laterally and re-shape.
Withdrawn Trees 6 docs
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