Forge House, Newchurch, TN29 0DL

1. 10 Jun 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. 31 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

Folkestone and Hythe refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

• Dean House, Newchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0DL

  21/1687/FH Submitted 5 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Creation of 2 ponds (185m2 and 210m2) for Great Crested Newts as part of Natural England's District Level Licensing scheme

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• The Manor House, From St Marys Road To Newchurch Lane, Newchurch, TN29 0DL

  22/0586/FH Submitted 6 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed internal alterations, and infill current boiler room to enclosed space.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 13 docs

• The Manor House, From St Marys Road To Newchurch Lane, Newchurch, TN29 0DL

  21/0791/FH Submitted 9 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Conversion of a stable block and barn to home-office/playroom and art studio.

  Granted Full applications 37 docs

• TOWER MILL, NEWCHURCH, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 0EB

  24/1571/FH Submitted 3 Oct 2024 400 yards away

  Proposed store, potting shed and garage

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Mill House Farmhouse, Newchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0EB

  25/1926/FH Submitted 15 Oct 2025 400 yards away

  Erection of a single storey side/rear extension, and replacement of existing french doors with window to side elevation following demolition of existing extensions.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 23 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Opposite Marsh House, , Newchurch

  21/1696/FH Submitted 9 Aug 2021 400 yards away

  Creation of a 200m2 pond for Great Crested Newts as part of Natural England's District Level Licensing scheme

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 26/1181/FH Granted

  The Little Cottage, Homelands Farm, Lymbridge Green, Stowting Common, TN25 6BJ

  Lawful development certificate (Existing) for the continued use as a self-contained dwelling.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1042/FH Granted

  1 The Firs, West Hythe Road, West Hythe, Hythe, CT21 4NS

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the continued use of the property as a single dwelling.

  Received 29 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1284/FH Granted

  7 Wingate Road, Folkestone, CT19 5QE

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for hip removal & loft conversion to include rear dormer.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1158/FH Refused

  161 Coast Drive, Lydd on Sea, Romney Marsh, TN29 9PD

  Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for a rear extension.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1482/FH Awaiting decision

  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