Planning application
26/0168/FH/PA
Willow Court, Enbrook Road, Sandgate, CT20 3NU
Proposal
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under schedule 2, part 20 - class A (General permitted development order 2015) for the erection of one storey extension on top of the existing building, to accommodate 4 no self contained dwellings.
As published by the council, reference 26/0168/FH/PA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
3 Feb 2026
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
-
11 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
-
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 prior approval applications
How this application type works
Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
26/1125/FH Awaiting decision
9 Chichester Road, Sandgate, CT20 3BN
Retrospective application for the erection of a porch, single storey rear extension & outbuilding.
-
26/0576/FH Decided
46 Chichester Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BP
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a single storey rear extension.
-
26/0800/FH Decided
46 Chichester Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BP
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a single storey rear extension.
-
26/1022/FH Awaiting decision
43 Chichester Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BW
Single storey rear extension; front facing dormer extension; alterations to fenestration; creation of driveway to front garden and associated dropped kerb; installation of electric car charging point.
-
26/0139/FH Granted
SANDGATE MANOR, 46 MILITARY ROAD, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3BH
Works to trees subject of Tree Preservation Order No. 3 of 1978, comprising of: T1, T2, T4, T6, T7, T8 Holm Oak crown reduction of 1 metre. T3 trim to ground level. T5 Holm Oak, removal of horizontal sucker from ground level. T9 Turkey Oak, remove dead section of lefthand branch (150-200mm diameter). T10 - T12 Yew Tree crown lift, trimming lower branches to 4-5 metres from ground level. T13 Holm Oak trim branches, remove dead branch (approximately 250-200mm in diameter). T14 Mixed Hedge reduce to 6ft in height and trim sides. T15 - T19 Sycamores trim lower branches and reduce overhanging branches. T20 Sycamore, trim lower branches, remove horizontal branch (approximately 150-200mm in diameter). T21 Bay trim, shape and reduce height by approximately 500mm. T22 Yew trim lower branches approximately 4 metres from ground level. T24 Lime of Beech, trim lower branches to approximately 3 metres from ground level. T26 Holm Oak lift crown to approximately 3 metres from ground level. T27 Beech hedge, reduce height to 2 metres . T29 Sweet Chestnut crown lift to approximately 3-4 metres from ground level.
-
25/1866/FH Granted
40 ENBROOK ROAD, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3NP
Single storey wrap around extension with roof lights.
Other prior approval applications
In Folkestone and Hythe
-
26/1212/FH/PA Awaiting decision
Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW
Application for Prior Approval under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of part of the former department store from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 21no. dwellings to residential use (Class C3).
-
26/0920/FH/PA Granted
22 & 24 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2AS
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use & conversion from commercial, business and service (Class E) to 9 x 1 bed flats (Class C3).
-
26/0912/FH/PA Granted
Eversley House, 19 Horn Street, Hythe, CT21 5SB
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use & conversion from commercial, business and service (Class E) to 6 x 2 bed & 2 x 1 bed flats, and associated cycle and refuse storage (Class C3).
-
26/0713/FH/PA Granted
74 Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JP
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for a partial change of use of the upper floors from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to 1 residential flat (Class C3).
-
26/0810/FH/PA Granted
Longland Farm, Exted Hill, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6UD
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the extension to an agricultural building.