Planning application
25/1762/FH
5 ASH TREE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6ED
Proposal
Conversion of garage to self contained annexe and rear balcony to first floor.
As published by the council, reference 25/1762/FH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Sep 2025
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
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23 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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14 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Refused
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/0029/FH Granted
5 ASH TREE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6ED
Conversion of integral garage to provide annexe accommodation
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24/1258/FH Refused
Land Adjoining 11 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT19 5NG
Proposed two bedroom dwelling
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26/0080/FH/CON Awaiting decision
TWO BELLS INN, 58 CANTERBURY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5NJ
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (surface water drainage), 7 (archaeology), 8 (contamination), 10 (water efficiency), 11 (sustainable construction), 14 (Construction Management Plan) and 19 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission 23/0675/FH.
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26/1136/FH/CON Awaiting decision
Two Bells, 58 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT19 5NJ
Approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (fibre broadband), 9 (detailing of building), 21 (cycle & refuse storage), and 22 (closure of access) of planning permission 23/0675/FH.
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26/1195/FH Awaiting decision
227 Dover Road, Folkestone, CT19 6NH
Variation of condition 3 (Number of households) to allow for increase in number of households and approval of details for conditions 5 (Cycle Storage) & 6 (Bin Storage) of planning permission 25/1484/FH.
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25/0149/FH Withdrawn
227 DOVER ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT19 6NH
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) to change use from guest house to domestic dwelling
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26/1067/FH Granted
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Erection of first floor extension to front elevation & canopy.
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26/0917/FH Granted
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Erection of a single storey side extension.
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26/0913/FH Granted
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26/0901/FH Refused
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26/1197/FH Awaiting decision
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Erection of a balcony.