9 Encombe, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DE

1. 30 Jul 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 2 ENCOMBE, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3DE

  25/2309/FH/CON Submitted 24 Dec 2025 0m away

  Approval of details pursuant to conditions 10 (Landscaping Plan) of planning permission 24/0259/FH.

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• 17 Encombe, Sandgate, CT20 3DE

  21/1130/FH Submitted 24 May 2021 0m away

  Erection of a two storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Domestic

• 14 ENCOMBE, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3DE

  25/1525/FH/CON Submitted 12 Aug 2025 0m away

  Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (slope stability), 5 (water usage) & 9 (soft landscape) of planning permission 25/1042/FH.

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

• 9 ENCOMBE, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3DE

  26/0025/FH Submitted 7 Jan 2026 0m away

  First floor extension including balcony, solar panels to roof and front extension to detached garage.

  Refused Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Encombe, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DE

  26/0570/FH/PA Submitted 8 Apr 2026 0m away

  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.

  Refused Prior approval 6 docs
  Domestic

• 1 HILLSIDE, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3DB

  25/1606/FH Submitted 26 Aug 2025 97m away

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of weatherboarding to the rear of the property.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 26/1335/FH/PA Granted

  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.

  13 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/1257/FH/PA Awaiting decision

  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
• 26/1212/FH/PA Awaiting decision

  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 21no. dwellings to residential use (Class C3).

  27 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/0920/FH/PA Granted

  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
• 26/0912/FH/PA Granted

  Eversley House, 19 Horn Street, Hythe, CT21 5SB

  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 6 x 2 bed & 2 x 1 bed flats, and associated cycle and refuse storage (Class C3).

  5 Jun 2026 Prior approval