23 Lancaster Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7SW

1. 5 Jun 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 2 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 17 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Folkestone and Hythe granted permission on 17 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.

• 27 Lancaster Drive, Hawkinge, CT18 7SW

  26/0795/FH Submitted 20 May 2026 0m away

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

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

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

  26/0178/FH Submitted 9 Feb 2026 181m 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 181m 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 206m 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 242m 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

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

  26/0333/FH Submitted 5 Mar 2026 242m away

  Change of use of the land into residential garden and erection of fencing.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 26/1145/FH Granted

  Highfields Farmhouse, Stowting Hill, Stowting Common, Ashford, TN25 6BG

  Replacement dwelling and erection of detached carport with annexe following demolition of outbuildings.

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/0990/FH Granted

  Flat 2, 35 Augusta Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2RT

  Reconfigured external access steps (retrospective).

  19 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/0988/FH Refused

  15 Risborough Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4JH

  Change of use of ground floor retail unit from class E(a) to 1 bed flat (class C3), including rear extension and alterations to front, side and rear elevations.

  19 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/1041/FH Granted

  40 Valestone Close, Hythe, CT21 5SW

  Erection of an outbuilding to be used for dog grooming business.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/0903/FH Refused

  N I C Instruments Ltd, Gladstone Road, Folkestone, CT19 5NF

  Demolition of existing building and erection of 8 no. dwelling-houses with associated landscaping and parking.

  8 Jun 2026 Full applications