Planning application
The Springs, Coast Drive, St Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0HN
Works: New dwelling Extension Loft or dormer Demolition Major scheme
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Proposal
Conversion of former care home (C2 use) to 12 flats (C3 use) to include part demolition and erection of a three storey extension on the north elevation and erection of third floor mansard roof. Change of use to Winifred House from (C2 use) to 2 x dwellings (C3 use). Demolition of care home buildings & squash courts & erection of 13 houses & 2 x flats. Including repositioning of the vehicle access onto Coast Drive, new internal access road and associated parking, landscaping and private gardens.
As published by the council, reference 26/0952/FH
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0952/FH
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 15 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Romney Marsh
- Parish
- St. Mary in the Marsh
- Postcode
- TN29 0HN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2026
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
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2 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 27 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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