7 Wingate Road, Folkestone, CT19 5QE

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 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. 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

• 22 WALTON MANOR CLOSE, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5QG

  26/0173/FH/GPD Submitted 5 Feb 2026 104m away

  Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a single storey rear extension.

  Decided Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 WALTON MANOR CLOSE, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5QG

  24/1861/FH Submitted 27 Nov 2024 104m away

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for garage conversion to habitable area.

  Decided Lawful development 8 docs

• 22 Walton Manor Close, Folkestone, CT19 5QG

  26/0589/FH Submitted 14 Apr 2026 104m away

  Erection of rear & side single storey extension following demolition of existing garage.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 68 Dolphins Road, Folkestone, CT19 5PN

  21/1232/FH Submitted 8 Jun 2021 139m away

  Loft conversion including hip to gable and dormer extension

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Domestic

• 19 Walton Gardens, Folkestone, CT19 5PP

  21/1178/FH Submitted 28 May 2021 214m away

  First floor rear extension, single storey side and front extension

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 26 Wood Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 6HS

  21/1078/FH Submitted 17 May 2021 219m away

  Lawful development certificate (proposed) to create vehicular access and hardstanding.

  Decided Lawful development 11 docs

• 26/1443/FH Awaiting decision

  23 Broadlands Avenue, New Romney, TN28 8JE

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a side/rear infill extension.

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0417/FH Decided

  81-83 Radnor Park Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BU

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the use of the building as a vehicle repair and servicing garage (Class B2).

  17 Mar 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1088/FH Decided

  Hook House, Church Lane, Brenzett, Romney Marsh, TN29 0EF

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of an outbuilding

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1403/FH Awaiting decision

  Pinnocchio, Cliff Road, Hythe, CT21 5XJ

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the lawful commencement of planning permission 22/2131/FH through the demolition of the existing dwelling and garage.

  24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1192/FH Decided

  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