40 Valestone Close, Hythe, CT21 5SW

1. 29 Jun 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 13 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 3 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Folkestone and Hythe granted permission on 3 September 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.

• 50 Horn Street, Hythe, CT21 5SR

  21/1521/FH Submitted 14 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear/side extension

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Horn Street, Hythe, CT21 5SL

  20/0382/FH Submitted 13 Mar 2020 150 yards away

  Separation of annexe from main dwelling to form a separate dwelling.

  Withdrawn Full applications 12 docs
  Domestic

• 34 Valebrook Close, Folkestone, CT20 3JW

  26/1439/FH Submitted 31 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for means of access to highway by way of a dropped kerb onto an unclassified road.

  Granted Lawful development 4 docs

• 1 Skye Close, Folkestone, CT20 3US

  21/1095/FH Submitted 19 May 2021 0.3 miles away

  Lawful development certificate (proposed) to create vehicular access and hardstanding with permeable block paving

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs

• Shorncliffe Development Phase 2d, West Road, Folkestone, CT20 3WT

  25/0501/FH/CON Submitted 18 Mar 2025 0.3 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~13 May

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 17 and 18 (detailed design, specification and samples) of planning application Y14/0300/SH and condition 2 (detailed design of external appearance) of planning application 24/0980/FH.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 110 docs

• 3 SAPPER ROW, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3WT

  26/0036/FH Submitted 8 Jan 2026 0.3 miles away

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/1430/FH Withdrawn

  The Shamrock, 44, East Cliff, Folkestone, CT19 6BX

  Change of use from 6 bedroom 6 person HMO (Use Class C4) to 7 bedroom 7 person HMO (Sui-Generis).

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/1311/FH Granted

  20 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EF

  Replacement of existing concrete roof tiles with mineral fibre cement slates and renewal of lead ridges, roof details and roofing to dormers and bay windows.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1200/FH Granted

  Garages Adjoining 5, Albert Lane, Hythe, CT21 6DL

  5 no. two-storey residential dwellings, including associated private amenity space, parking and access arrangements, following demolition of existing 22 no. garage units.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1319/FH Granted

  Shipway House, 28 Marine Parade, Hythe, CT21 6AN

  Alterations to the existing front elevation, including replacement full-height glazed sliding doors and glazed balcony balustrades, together with associated structural support posts and external façade alterations.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1267/FH Granted

  Public Hardstanding, The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6RB

  Installation of a single permanent public art flag sculpture.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications