4 Ocean Heights, Hospital Hill, Hythe, CT21 5FB

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 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 tree works applications in a median of 36 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Pemberton Court, Hospital Hill, Hythe, CT21 5RP

  21/1467/FH/PA Submitted 7 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under schedule 2, part 20 - class A (General permitted development order 2015) for the enlargement of a block of flats by construction of 2 additional storeys, to provide 9 flats along with necessary ancillary works. In conjunction with provisions for additional parking on 21/1443/FH.

  Refused Prior approval New dwelling 21 docs
  Several homes

• Pemberton Court, Hospital Hill, Hythe, CT21 5RP

  21/1443/FH Submitted 6 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Construction of nine parking spaces and replacement refuse store in conjunction with 21/1467/FH/PA 2 additional storeys.

  Refused Full applications 26 docs

• 207 SEABROOK ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5RS

  25/1737/FH Submitted 16 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the formation of vehicular access onto Seabrook Road

  Refused Lawful development 6 docs

• 17 HELENA VILLAS, HOSPITAL HILL, HYTHE, CT21 5RU

  25/1566/FH Submitted 18 Aug 2025 150 yards away

  One and half storey side extension, raised terracing and existing outbuildings to be demolished.

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition 16 docs
  Domestic

• 9 HELENA VILLAS, HOSPITAL HILL, HYTHE, CT21 5RU

  25/1520/FH Submitted 11 Aug 2025 150 yards away

  Retrospective application for a first floor balcony.

  Granted Householder 14 docs
  Domestic

• 14 Helena Villas, Hospital Hill, Hythe, CT21 5RU

  23/0246/FH Submitted 17 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction of a new dormer at roof level to extend the second floor bedroom and provide en-suite, resubmission of planning permission 22/1768/FH.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 25 docs

• 26/1625/FH Awaiting decision

  3 Maplefield Gardens, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7GS

  Works to trees subject to TPO No 17 of 2000 comprising of T1 Ash fell to ground level. T2-3 Hazel coppice to 1 metres. T4 Hawthorn crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally. T5 Silver Birch vertical reduction of 3 metres. T6 Hawthorn crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1371/FH Granted

  111 Meadow View, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6GQ

  Works to trees subject to TPO No 16 of 2016 comprising of T1 English Oak partial crown reduction of a maximum of 1.5 metres vertically and 4 metres laterally.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1272/FH Granted

  Harewood, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4LH

  Works to trees subject to TPO No 18 of 2007 comprising of T1 Sycamore crown reduction of approximately 1.5-2 metres vertically and 1.5-2 metres laterally.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1592/FH/DD Withdrawn

  The Old Green, Madeira Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8QX

  Conifer A- Standing dead and can be rocked by hand. Request emergency removal to ground level before it falls over.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1607/FH/TCA Awaiting decision

  9 Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Elaeagnus fell to ground level.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees