2 Church Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SE

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• St Eanswythes Church Of England Primary School, Church Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SE

  26/0316/FH Submitted 3 Mar 2026 0m away

  External alterations including the installation of 2no. of Air Source Heat Pumps to the roof.

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• 2 Church Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SE

  26/0592/FH Submitted 14 Apr 2026 0m away

  Retrospective application for the installation of commercial kitchen extract flue to rear.

  Withdrawn Full applications 10 docs

• TOWN HALL, 2 GUILDHALL STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1DY

  25/1822/FH Submitted 24 Sep 2025 76m away

  Listed building consent for installation of new lightning protection system including air terminal conductor rod.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• TOWN HALL, 2 GUILDHALL STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1DY

  25/1786/FH Submitted 24 Sep 2025 76m away

  Installation of new lightning protection system including air terminal conductor rod.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• Units 4, 5 & 6 Princes Gate, Bayle Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SF

  26/0504/FH Submitted 30 Mar 2026 82m away

  Change of use of Units 4 and 5 to Class F1(a) (education and learning), retention of Unit 6 for ancillary office use; insertion of two windows to rear elevation and relocation of door to existing frontage.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

• QUEENS HOUSE, GUILDHALL STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1DX

  25/2026/FH/NMA Submitted 4 Nov 2025 90m away

  Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 24/1334/FH to replace the approved glazed balustrading with metal railings and to amend the wording of Condition 4 to reflect this change.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 26/0869/FH Granted

  Flat 5, 31 Clifton Crescent, Folkestone, CT20 2EN

  Replacement of existing balustrade to the rear elevation at fourth-floor level with 1.1m high frameless glass balustrade.

  2 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/0862/FH Granted

  7 Hillside Court, Hillside Street, Hythe, CT21 5EH

  Replacement of timber windows.

  1 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/0984/FH Granted

  Unit 40-43, Inspire Industrial Estate, Casebourne Road, Folkestone, CT19 4RP

  Change of use from class E(g) & B8 to class E - E (c) (i), E (c) (ii), E (c) (iii) E (d), E (e), E(f) and E (g) (i), E (g) (ii) and E (g) (iii) & B8.

  18 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/1149/FH Granted

  99 The Street, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7DE

  Change of use of land to residential garden together with retrospective erection of a 1 metre high timber picket fence.

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/0725/FH Withdrawn

  Sweet Briar, Pay Street, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7DL

  Erection of new stables.

  11 May 2026 Full applications