26/1166/FH

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Folkestone and Hythe for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 26/0493/FH Granted

  Sycamore House, Quarry Road, Hythe, CT21 5HA

  Single storey rear and side extensions, and two storey side extension following the demolition of the garage.

  27 Mar 2026 0m away Householder
• 26/0433/FH Granted

  Castle Derry, Hillcrest Road, Hythe, CT21 5EX

  Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension, single storey front extension with canopy and raised platform to the rear.

  18 Mar 2026 137m away Householder
• 22/2115/FH Granted

  2 Hillcrest Road, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 5EX

  Pine Tree reduce back to growth points on west facing limbs. Fell Purtugese Laurel all subject to Tree Preservation Order No 02 of 1990

  9 Dec 2022 137m away Trees
• 26/0044/FH Granted

  Spindlewood, Hillcrest Road, Hythe, CT21 5EX

  Single storey rear extension, pitched dormer to front elevation, alterations to ground floor side windows, and alterations to driveway entrance with new gates.

  12 Jan 2026 137m away Householder
• 25/2274/FH Granted

  1 CASTLE ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5EY

  Works to a Tree subject to TPO No. 5 of 2018 comprising of T1 Sweet chestnut, re-pollard to previous points.

  17 Dec 2025 222m away Trees
• Y19/1380/FH Withdrawn

  Rosemount House 2B Castle Road Hythe Kent CT21 5EY

  Fell two Sycamores (T1 & T2); crown reduce back to previous reduction points of three Sycamore (T3, T5, T8), one Horse Chestnut (T4), one Lime (T6), six Ash (T7, T9, T10, T11, T12, T13) and one Robinia (T14), all subject of Tree Preservation Order No 07 of 1995.

  29 Nov 2019 222m away Trees

• 26/0926/FH Decided

  24 Valley Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BS

  Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for the erection of a detached outbuilding, retaining walls and raised decking

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0877/FH Decided

  3 Eversley Road, Hythe, CT21 5SE

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) erection of a single storey rear extension, following removal of existing conservatory.

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1192/FH Awaiting decision

  Dingleden Cottage, Fairview Farm, Woodland Road, Lyminge, CT18 8DW

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the continued use as a residential dwelling.

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0833/FH Decided

  1 New Street, Folkestone, CT20 1HR

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for change of use from C3 dwelling to 5 bedroom 6 person C4 HMO.

  28 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1003/FH Decided

  Willows, Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5QH

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the installation of rear dormer & roof windows to front roof slope.

  22 Jun 2026 Lawful development