Planning application
25/2078/FH
CHIPCHASE LODGE, ST STEPHENS WAY, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3RD
Proposal
New (permeable) driveway following demolition of garage.
As published by the council, reference 25/2078/FH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Nov 2025
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
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18 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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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25/2001/FH Decided
CHIPCHASE LODGE, ST STEPHENS WAY, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3RD
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the creation of a new door at side of property.
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25/1434/FH Granted
Land Opposite Chipchase Lodge, St Stephens Way, Folkestone, CT20 3RD
Variation of conditions 2, 4 & 5 of planning permission Y18/1096/FH to allow for changes to parking and landscaping.
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25/1957/FH Refused
HIGHGATE HOUSE, RADNOR CLIFF CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2JG
Works to tree subject of TPO No 18 of 2000 T1 Holm Oak fell to ground level.
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26/0916/FH Awaiting decision
St Christophers, Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3RA
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.
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25/2027/FH Granted
15A PELHAM GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2LY
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.
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25/2044/FH Granted
36 SANDGATE HILL, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3AX
Listed Building Consent for the installation of a boiler & flue.
Other householder applications
In Folkestone and Hythe
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26/1067/FH Granted
1 Fairview Villas, Newington Road, Peene CT18 8BD
Erection of first floor extension to front elevation & canopy.
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26/0917/FH Granted
3 Hogben Close, Lyminge, CT18 8ND
Erection of a single storey side extension.
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26/0913/FH Granted
12 Wellfield Road, Folkestone, CT20 2PJ
First floor rear extension
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26/0901/FH Refused
130 Dolphins Road, Folkestone, CT19 5QB
Two-storey side & single-storey rear extensions with front garden alterations to provide additional parking.
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26/1197/FH Awaiting decision
42, High Knocke, Dymchurch, TN29 0QD
Erection of a balcony.