Planning application
26/0950/FH
Rigdens, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJ
Proposal
Listed Building Consent for removal of internal wall and access to existing chimney for woodburner.
As published by the council, reference 26/0950/FH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Jun 2026
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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27 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refused
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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Within 500 metres
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23/0029/FH Granted
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26/0534/FH Granted
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26/0777/FH/CON Granted
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26/0179/FH/CON Granted
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Other heritage and listed buildings applications
In Folkestone and Hythe
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26/0767/FH Refused
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26/0679/FH Granted
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26/1205/FH Awaiting decision
Rhodesia House, 2, Clifton Crescent, Folkestone, CT20 2EW
Listed Building Consent for the internal and external refurbishment of the building, including changes to the internal layout, alteration to existing internal floor levels, replacement windows, new replacement roof and repair of existing dormers.
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26/1105/FH Awaiting decision
Grove House, Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5NR
Listed building consent for single-storey extension and removal of existing conservatory, shed, and associated courtyard landscaping.
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26/0680/FH Withdrawn
134 & 134a Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2BW
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