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Pinnocchio, Cliff Road, Hythe, CT21 5XJ

Awaiting decision Folkestone and Hythe 26/1403/FH Lawful development: Existing use

Works: Demolition Domestic

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Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 26/1403/FH

Application record

Reference
26/1403/FH
Type
Lawful development: Existing use
Status
Valid
Received
24 Aug 2026
Validated
24 Aug 2026
Ward
Hythe
Parish
Hythe
Postcode
CT21 5XJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Aug 2026

    Received by Folkestone and Hythe

  2. 8 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 19 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

The process from here

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.

About lawful development applications

How this application type works

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

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In Folkestone and Hythe

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    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
  • 26/1192/FH Decided

    Dingleden Cottage, Fairview Farm, Woodland Road, Lyminge, CT18 8DW

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  • 26/1027/FH Decided

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