27 Lancaster Drive, Hawkinge, CT18 7SW

1. 20 May 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 15 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 6 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Folkestone and Hythe granted permission on 6 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 33 LANCASTER DRIVE, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 7SW

  24/1356/FH Submitted 28 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Retrospective application to Incorporate the landscape buffer zone into a residential garden.

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• 23 Lancaster Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7SW

  26/0890/FH Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Retrospective application to incorporate the landscape buffer zone into a residential garden.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 36 The Meade, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7NJ

  26/0178/FH Submitted 9 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  Construction of a timber outbuilding.

  Granted Householder 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 The Meade, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7NJ

  21/1009/FH Submitted 10 May 2021 200 yards away

  Two Storey Side Extension

  Refused Householder Extension 15 docs
  Domestic

• Land at Aerodrome Road & Elvington Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BF

  21/2552/FH Submitted 23 Dec 2021 250 yards away

  Outline planning permission with all matters reserved except for access (Access means access onto public highway and first ten metres of roadway into the site) for the development of 110 dwellings and change of use of land in connection with the potential future expansion of the Kent Battle of Britain Museum, and associated works and infrastructure.

  Granted Outline 82 docs
  Major scheme

• 4 Benson Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7AQ

  23/0037/FH Submitted 11 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Erection of a swo storey side and rear extension along with proposed porch to entrance re-submission of 22/1971/FH.

  Refused Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/1430/FH Withdrawn

  The Shamrock, 44, East Cliff, Folkestone, CT19 6BX

  Change of use from 6 bedroom 6 person HMO (Use Class C4) to 7 bedroom 7 person HMO (Sui-Generis).

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/1311/FH Granted

  20 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EF

  Replacement of existing concrete roof tiles with mineral fibre cement slates and renewal of lead ridges, roof details and roofing to dormers and bay windows.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1200/FH Granted

  Garages Adjoining 5, Albert Lane, Hythe, CT21 6DL

  5 no. two-storey residential dwellings, including associated private amenity space, parking and access arrangements, following demolition of existing 22 no. garage units.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1319/FH Granted

  Shipway House, 28 Marine Parade, Hythe, CT21 6AN

  Alterations to the existing front elevation, including replacement full-height glazed sliding doors and glazed balcony balustrades, together with associated structural support posts and external façade alterations.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1267/FH Granted

  Public Hardstanding, The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6RB

  Installation of a single permanent public art flag sculpture.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications