Planning application
25/1964/FH
Telephone Box Opposite, 137-139 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2BL
Proposal
Advertisement consent for the installation of 1no. BT street hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT phone kiosk removals.
As published by the council, reference 25/1964/FH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Oct 2025
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
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23 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Dec 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 advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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25/1918/FH Refused
Telephone Box Opposite, 137-139 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2BL
Installation of 1no. BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT phone kiosk removals.
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25/1931/FH Refused
Telephone Box Opposite, 114 Sandgate Road, Folkestone CT20 2BW
Installation of 1no. BT street hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT phone kiosk removals.
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26/0680/FH Withdrawn
134 & 134a Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2BW
Listed Building Consent for external repairs & refurbishment, re-roofing, alterations and replacement of fenestrations & associated alterations including replacement water goods, re-pointing and addition of vents
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25/1979/FH/NMA Granted
ROSTRUM HOUSE, CHERITON PLACE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2BB
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/0588/FH to allow for amendment to front terrace balustrade to include glass.
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24/1974/FH/NMA Refused
ROSTRUM HOUSE, CHERITON PLACE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2BB
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 24/0807/FH to allow the addition of a w.c. to ground floor. Reduced floor area of new second floor extension with increased exterior balcony
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26/0429/FH Granted
5-6 Shakespeare Terrace, Folkestone, CT20 2DX
Installation of new timber framed windows and timber framed door to rear following demolition of defective single storey rear extension
Other advertising applications
In Folkestone and Hythe
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26/0699/FH Granted
Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 4NE
Temporary Advertisement Consent for the erection of 2 commercial and residential development signs for a period of 5 years.
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26/0891/FH Awaiting decision
23 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BW
Advertisement consent for the installation of a fascia sign.
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26/0288/FH Granted
Bus Shelter, Opposite The Saga Building, Middelburg Square, Folkestone CT20 1BA
Erection of a double-sided digital display bus shelter advertisement (Retrospective).
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26/0166/FH Granted
GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 14 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1DP
Advertisement consent for installation of fascia signage.
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25/2144/FH Granted
Bus Shelter Outside 7-9 Bouverie Place Shopping Centre, Folkestone, CT20 1AU
Erection of a double-sided digital display bus shelter advertisement (Retrospective).