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Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

Awaiting decision Folkestone and Hythe 26/1212/FH/PA PA - from Shop/ Bank to dwellings

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Application for Prior Approval under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of part of the former department store from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 21no. dwellings to residential use (Class C3).

As published by the council, reference 26/1212/FH/PA

Application record

Reference
26/1212/FH/PA
Type
PA - from Shop/ Bank to dwellings
Status
Under Consultation
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Ward
Folkestone Central
Parish
Folkestone
Postcode
CT20 1DW

Site history

Applications at this address on the Folkestone and Hythe register

This site has had 5 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/1453/FH Awaiting decision

    Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    Alterations to the existing shop front including 3 new entrances to the front & five new entrances with associated ramps and stairs to the rear, the installation of new shopfronts & building signage & replacement of rooftop plant and associated screening.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1177/FH Awaiting decision

    Folca, 48-66, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    Installation of skylights on the top floor.

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1113/FH Awaiting decision

    Folca, 48-66, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    External alterations comprising the replacement & installation of windows, extension & alteration of existing shopfront glazing, installation of Juliet balconies, retention & restoration of existing stained glass windows, installation of conservation-style roof lights, and all associated external works.

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0449/FH/PA Granted

    Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    Application for Prior Approval under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of part of the former department store from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 17no. dwellings to residential use (Class C3).

    Decided 4 Jun 2026 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jul 2026

    Received by Folkestone and Hythe

  2. 29 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 23 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Folkestone and Hythe took a median of 49 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

47 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Folkestone and Hythe for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Folkestone and Hythe decided prior approval applications in a median of 44 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    26/0449/FH/PA Submitted 20 Mar 2026 0m away

    Application for Prior Approval under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of part of the former department store from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 17no. dwellings to residential use (Class C3).

    Granted Prior approval 52 docs
    Major scheme

  • Folca, 48-66, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    26/1177/FH Submitted 21 Jul 2026 0m away

    76% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

    Installation of skylights on the top floor.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

  • Folca, 48-66, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    26/1113/FH Submitted 9 Jul 2026 0m away

    76% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

    External alterations comprising the replacement & installation of windows, extension & alteration of existing shopfront glazing, installation of Juliet balconies, retention & restoration of existing stained glass windows, installation of conservation-style roof lights, and all associated external works.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 40 docs

  • Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    26/1453/FH Submitted 2 Sep 2026 0m away

    76% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

    Alterations to the existing shop front including 3 new entrances to the front & five new entrances with associated ramps and stairs to the rear, the installation of new shopfronts & building signage & replacement of rooftop plant and associated screening.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 34 docs

  • 43 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1RZ

    25/1725/FH Submitted 12 Sep 2025 56m away

    Proposed Listed Building Consent for removal and replacement of existing signage.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

  • Telephone Box Opposite, 67 Sandgate Road, Folkestone CT20 1RY

    25/1919/FH Submitted 14 Oct 2025 64m away

    Installation of 1no. BT street hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT phone kiosk removals.

    Refused Full applications 21 docs

In Folkestone and Hythe

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    Newbarn Farm, Eastbridge Road, Burmarsh, TN29 0HY

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the erection of a agricultural storage building.

    7 Sep 2026 Prior approval
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    Newbarn Farm, Eastbridge Road, Burmarsh TN29 0HY

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    13 Aug 2026 Prior approval
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    SEABROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL, SEABROOK ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5RL

    Consultation request KCC/FH/0109/2026 for Details of an Archaeological Watching Brief WSI and an Archaeological Watching Brief RAMS pertaining to Condition 6 of Planning Permission TH/25/450.

    4 Aug 2026 Prior approval
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    9 Encombe, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DE

    Application for prior approval under schedule 2, part 1 - class AA (General permitted development order 2015) for the enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storey with a maximum additional height of 2.82 metres.

    30 Jul 2026 Prior approval
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    22 & 24 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2AS

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use & conversion from commercial, business and service (Class E) to 9 x 1 bed flats (Class C3).

    9 Jun 2026 Prior approval