26/0810/FH/PA

1. 22 May 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 18 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval is Granted

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 25/2298/FH Withdrawn

  Longland Farm, Exted Hill, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6UD

  Erection of a rural workers dwelling with associated works.

  22 Dec 2025 0m away Full applications
• 25/1896/FH Granted

  BELDENE, PARK LANE, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6UU

  Single storey rear extension and replacement flat roof over rear additions.

  10 Oct 2025 72m away Householder
• 25/1815/FH Granted

  2 FAIRFIELD, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6UT

  Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 22/1324/FH to allow for the alignment of new retaining wall to be modified to increase patio area

  29 Sep 2025 214m away Amendments
• 26/1163/FH Awaiting decision

  Stoneacre, Park Gate Hill, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6NF

  Replacement dwelling with associated landscaping following demolition of existing outbuilding.

  20 Jul 2026 242m away Full applications
• 24/1305/FH Granted

  GREENHILLS, HIGH STREET, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6SX

  Works to tree subject of TPO No 13 of 1995 T1 Beech Crown raise to 3m over drive and footpath. Reduce crown away from neighbouring house, to give 2.5m clearance. Reduced two over extended branches on village hall side to crown by approx 2m, to blend

  20 Aug 2024 288m away Trees
• 25/2071/FH/TCA Granted

  VALE VIEW, HIGH STREET, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6SX

  Works to tree in a conservation area comprising of T1 Yew reduction of 1.5 metres in all directions.

  10 Nov 2025 288m away Trees

• 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).

  27 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 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).

  9 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 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).

  5 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 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).

  11 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/0628/FH/PA Granted

  190 Dover Road, Folkestone, CT20 1NX

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class M of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the change of use from ground floor hot food takeaway (sui generis) to residential use (Class C3).

  22 Apr 2026 Prior approval