1 New Street, Folkestone, CT20 1HR

1. 28 May 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 4 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Folkestone and Hythe granted permission on 23 July 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 lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• GARDEN APARTMENT, HARVEY MANOR, FOORD ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1HH

  25/2089/FH Submitted 14 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Listed Building consent for a new internal doorway.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 38 BRADSTONE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1HW

  26/0048/FH Submitted 12 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement of all windows and doors with uPVC Windows and doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 27 Bradstone Road, Folkestone, CT20 1HW

  22/0176/FH Submitted 31 Jan 2022 100 yards away

  Conversion of HMO to two self-contained maisonettes, including provision of an external bin/recyclable and cycle storage area.

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• 18 Darby Road, Folkestone, CT20 1EN

  26/0181/FH Submitted 9 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use from residential (Class C3) to a five bed, five person HMO

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• 28 Darby Road, Folkestone, CT20 1EN

  21/1317/FH Submitted 21 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Change of use of residential dwelling to a 7 bed HMO (House in Multiple Occupation).

  Granted Full applications 23 docs
  Domestic

• FOLKESTONE LIBRARY, 2 GRACE HILL, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1HD

  24/1768/FH Submitted 8 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for improvements to rainwater drainage capacity.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 26/1482/FH Granted

  Rose Dean, Salters Lane, Brookland, Romney Marsh, TN29 9SB

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for detached studio/store.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1271/FH Granted

  Old Hospital, The Row, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6UL

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for repairs to garden wall.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1166/FH Granted

  Sycamore House, Quarry Road, Hythe, CT21 5HA

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a permeable driveway and formation of new vehicular access onto an unclassified road.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1565/FH Awaiting decision

  Hawkinge Vehicle Services Ltd, Units 3 & 9, Aerodrome Industrial Estate, Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, CT18 7AG

  Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for the continued use of premises as a vehicle repair workshop & MOT centre.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1564/FH Awaiting decision

  116 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2PQ

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for demolition of rear decking & erection of a single storey rear extension with new hard standing/patio. Addition window to side elevation.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Lawful development