Saltwood Cottage, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, CT21 4QA

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• The Coppice, (The Pleasance), New Road, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QE

  26/0811/FH/CON Submitted 22 May 2026 206m away

  Approval of details pursuant to conditions 17 (ev charging point) & 18 (biodiversity lighting plan) for planning permission 21/2258/FH.

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• ALMSHOUSES, RECTORY LANE, SALTWOOD, CT21 4PZ

  26/0022/FH/TCA Submitted 7 Jan 2026 224m away

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Willow re pollarding 3 metres of regrowth back to previous points. T2 Whitebeam 2 metre crown reduction back to previous points. T3 Whitebeam 1 metre crown reduction back to previous points.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Almshouses, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, CT21 4PZ

  26/0987/FH/TCA Submitted 19 Jun 2026 224m away

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 & T2 Cherry, crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Almshouses, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, CT21 4PZ

  26/1334/FH/TCA Submitted 13 Aug 2026 224m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of rolling consent over a 15 year period on a 3 year basis to carry out the works. T1-2 Cherry crown reduction of 3 metres vertically and 1.5 metres laterally.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• THE PLEASANCE, SANDLING ROAD, SALTWOOD, HYTHE, CT21 4QJ

  25/2038/FH/CON Submitted 5 Nov 2025 291m away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 8 (sustainable construction techniques) of planning permission 21/2258/FH.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Hawthorn House, Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QJ

  26/0930/FH Submitted 10 Jun 2026 291m away

  Works to trees subject to TPO No 08 of 2015 comprising of T1-T4 Lime & T5 Ash raise the canopy to 6 metres above ground level & crown reduction by up to 4 metres vertically & laterally.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 26/0886/FH Refused

  25 Nickolls Road, Hythe, CT21 4AA

  Application for the installation of a roller shutter door to an existing carport.

  5 Jun 2026 Householder
• 26/1121/FH Granted

  Katrine, Church Road, New Romney, TN28 8EY

  Single storey rear extension

  13 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/1085/FH Refused

  Grove House, Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5NR

  Single-storey extension and removal of existing conservatory, shed, and associated courtyard landscaping.

  7 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/1043/FH Refused

  La Mer, 49a Wear Bay Road, Folkestone, CT19 6PU

  Ground & first floor rear extensions.

  29 Jun 2026 Householder
• 26/1065/FH Granted

  4 Oak Cottages, Barrow Hill, Sellindge, TN25 6JN

  Proposed dropped kerb, vehicular access and hardstanding.

  2 Jul 2026 Householder