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, 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.

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

  23/0020/FH Submitted 6 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Fitting 22 solar photovoltaic panels to the Southwest facing roof

  Granted Householder 27 docs
  Domestic

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

  23/0376/FH Submitted 9 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed construction of new boundary retaining wall

  Refused Householder 17 docs
  Domestic

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

  26/0657/FH/PA Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards 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

• Gibraltar Farm, Gibraltar Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7AE

  21/1801/FH Submitted 24 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of detached single storey annexe building for ancillary overspill accommodation to serve Gilbratar Farm

  Decided Householder 15 docs
  Small domestic

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

  26/0255/FH Submitted 19 Feb 2026 50 yards 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 50 yards away

  Hedgerow removal notice.

  Granted Trees 12 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