Planning application
26/0498/FH
Westgate House, 12 Cliff Road, Folkestone, CT20 2JD
Proposal
Erection of a brick wall, to include a new access & pedestrian gates to the front boundary.
As published by the council, reference 26/0498/FH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Mar 2026
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
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16 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 Jun 2026
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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25/2027/FH Granted
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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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25/1957/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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21/1296/FH/NMA Granted
2 Pelham Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2LE
Non material amendment to planning permission 20/2021/FH for demolition of garden building & erection of new Garage with Studio, erection of Garden/Family Kitchen/Diner, and installation of solar array on roof to allow for a reduced proposal.
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26/1099/FH Awaiting decision
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25/2278/FH Awaiting decision
32 RADNOR CLIFF, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2JJ
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25/2229/FH/TCA Granted
19 RADNOR CLIFF, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2JJ
Works to trees in a Conservation Area comprising of rolling consent to Bay reducing height by 1 metre and laterals by 0.5 metres on a three year basis for a maximum period of twelve years
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.