4 Bybrook Way, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BJ

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 October 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Folkestone and Hythe decided householder applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 23 Chichester Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BN

  23/0440/FH Submitted 20 Mar 2023 72m away

  Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the conversion of garage and w.c. behind to a bedroom and en suite, conversion of kitchen over to a study / sitting area and new kitchen in the existing front lounge.

  Decided Lawful development 12 docs

• 9 Chichester Road, Sandgate, CT20 3BN

  26/1125/FH Submitted 13 Jul 2026 72m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  Retrospective application for the erection of a porch, single storey rear extension & outbuilding.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• SANDGATE MANOR, 46 MILITARY ROAD, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3BH

  26/0139/FH Submitted 27 Jan 2026 110m away

  Works to trees subject of Tree Preservation Order No. 3 of 1978, comprising of: T1, T2, T4, T6, T7, T8 Holm Oak crown reduction of 1 metre. T3 trim to ground level. T5 Holm Oak, removal of horizontal sucker from ground level. T9 Turkey Oak, remove dead section of lefthand branch (150-200mm diameter). T10 - T12 Yew Tree crown lift, trimming lower branches to 4-5 metres from ground level. T13 Holm Oak trim branches, remove dead branch (approximately 250-200mm in diameter). T14 Mixed Hedge reduce to 6ft in height and trim sides. T15 - T19 Sycamores trim lower branches and reduce overhanging branches. T20 Sycamore, trim lower branches, remove horizontal branch (approximately 150-200mm in diameter). T21 Bay trim, shape and reduce height by approximately 500mm. T22 Yew trim lower branches approximately 4 metres from ground level. T24 Lime of Beech, trim lower branches to approximately 3 metres from ground level. T26 Holm Oak lift crown to approximately 3 metres from ground level. T27 Beech hedge, reduce height to 2 metres . T29 Sweet Chestnut crown lift to approximately 3-4 metres from ground level.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Land Adjoining Sir John Moore Barracks, Military Road, Sandgate, CT20 3BH

  22/1925/FH/CON Submitted 10 Nov 2022 110m away

  Approval of details pursuant to conditions 18 (surface water drainage scheme) of permission Y11/0137/FH

  Granted Conditions 30 docs

• 30 Chichester Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BW

  22/1955/FH Submitted 15 Nov 2022 157m away

  Erection of rear facing dormer, removal of existing pitched roof over out-rigger with replacement roof being EPDM flat roof with lantern

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Roofing 11 docs
  Domestic

• 43 Chichester Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BW

  26/1022/FH Submitted 24 Jun 2026 157m away

  Single storey rear extension; front facing dormer extension; alterations to fenestration; creation of driveway to front garden and associated dropped kerb; installation of electric car charging point.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/1116/FH Granted

  23 Denham Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0TU

  Single storey side extension.

  10 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/1157/FH Refused

  Craythorne Farmhouse, St Marys Road, New Romney, TN28 8TR

  Loft conversion, dormer windows with Juliet balconies to front and rear, increase in height to roof ridge and installation of door and balustrade to rear elevation at first floor level.

  20 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/0989/FH Withdrawn

  7 Ettrick Terrace, Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 6LN

  Two storey rear extension following the demolition of existing ground floor timber structure.

  19 Jun 2026 Householder
• 26/1135/FH Granted

  7 Blackman Road, Hythe, CT21 4FN

  Garden Room

  14 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/1162/FH Granted

  3 Gardner Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7QJ

  Conversion of garage.

  20 Jul 2026 Householder