Ragstone Barn, Gibraltar Lane, Hawkinge, CT18 7AE

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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• Land Adjoining Sunny Bank Farm, Gibraltar Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7AE

  26/0657/FH/PA Submitted 28 Apr 2026 0m away

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the creation of a new access point.

  Granted Prior approval 8 docs

• THE GRANARY, GIBRALTAR LANE, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 7AE

  26/0255/FH Submitted 19 Feb 2026 0m away

  Works to trees covered by TPO No. 13 of 2002, comprising of T4 to T6 Ash fell to ground level.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Sunny Bank Farm, Gibraltar Lane, Hawkinge, CT18 7AE

  26/1058/FH Submitted 1 Jul 2026 0m away

  Hedgerow removal notice.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• Terlingham Vale, Gibraltar Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7AE

  26/0528/FH Submitted 1 Apr 2026 0m away

  Erection of two outbuildings.

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Domestic

• 12 KESTREL WALK, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 7RY

  25/2247/FH Submitted 12 Dec 2025 237m away

  Conversion of garage to lounge and two studies.

  Granted Householder 30 docs
  Domestic

• 12 KESTREL WALK, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 7RY

  25/1805/FH Submitted 29 Sep 2025 237m away

  Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the conversion of garage to create 2 studies.

  Decided Lawful development 12 docs

• 26/1404/FH Awaiting decision

  Land Rear of 1-3 Keepers Lodge, Port Lympne, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4PD

  Works to trees subject to TPO No 04 of 2018 comprising of T1 Sycamore fell to ground level.

  24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1385/FH Awaiting decision

  Land Opposite 1 St Katherines Crescent, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6FU

  Works to trees subject to TPO No 10 of 2018 comprising of T1 Sycamore fell to ground level.

  20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1381/FH/TCA Awaiting decision

  Malthouse Arcade, Malthouse Hill, Hythe, CT21 5BW

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Cherry crown reduction of 3 metres vertically and 2.5 metres laterally and crown thinning 25%. T2 Plum crown reduction of 3 metres vertically and 1 metre laterally.

  19 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1371/FH Awaiting decision

  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.

  19 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1360/FH Awaiting decision

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

  Works to trees subject to TPO No 16 of 2012 comprising of T1 Ash fell to ground level.

  18 Aug 2026 Trees