3 New Inn Cottages, High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TD

1. 10 Mar 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 20 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 May 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.

This application is with Folkestone and Hythe for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Folkestone and Hythe decided householder applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Elham Tea House, 4-6 High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TD

  26/0777/FH/CON Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (storage & collection of refuse) of planning permission 25/1813/FH.

  Granted Conditions 11 docs

• ROSE & CROWN, HIGH STREET, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TD

  26/0179/FH/CON Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 2 (planters & screen/trellis) of planning permission 22/1816/FH.

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Verneys, High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TD

  21/1705/FH Submitted 10 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of extended flue to serve existing wood burning stove

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 1 NEW INN COTTAGES, HIGH STREET, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TD

  25/1955/FH/TCA Submitted 21 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Works to trees in a Conservation Area T1 Acer Pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) crown reduce by the selective removal of 3.5 - 4 metres from the branch tips, radial spread to be reduced from 7m to 5m and height from 16m to 12m.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Trelawney Cottage, High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TD

  21/0946/FH Submitted 30 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement of conservatory with single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 4-6 HIGH STREET, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TD

  25/1813/FH Submitted 29 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 3 (opening times) of planning permission Y09/0511/SH to vary hours of operation.

  Granted Amendments 24 docs

• 26/1306/FH Refused

  33 Station Road, New Romney, TN28 8LQ

  Two-storey rear extension including Juliette balcony and replacement front porch, following demolition of existing rear & side extension.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/1278/FH Granted

  262 The Parade, Greatstone, New Romney TN28 8UL

  Loft conversion with roof alterations & conversion of garage to habitable room.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/1395/FH Granted

  19 Bathurst Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NT

  Single-storey side and rear extension.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/1242/FH Refused

  Candlespur, Reece Lane, Acrise, CT18 8LW

  1.5 storey side extension, rear dormer extension, front dormer extension and porch.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/1266/FH Granted

  Heathwood Lodge, Wheelbarrow Town, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6AH

  Single storey rear extension & remodelling of the property including rooflights, replacement windows, doors & roof covering.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Householder