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Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

Awaiting decision Folkestone and Hythe 26/1453/FH Full Planning Permission

Works: Windows or glazing

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Alterations to the existing shop front including 3 new entrances to the front & five new entrances with associated ramps and stairs to the rear, the installation of new shopfronts & building signage & replacement of rooftop plant and associated screening.

As published by the council, reference 26/1453/FH

Application record

Reference
26/1453/FH
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
2 Sep 2026
Validated
4 Sep 2026
Ward
Folkestone Central
Parish
Folkestone
Postcode
CT20 1DW

Comment by 8 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Folkestone and Hythe through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Folkestone and Hythe register

This site has had 5 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/1212/FH/PA Awaiting decision

    Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    Application for Prior Approval under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of part of the former department store from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 21no. dwellings to residential use (Class C3).

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/1177/FH Awaiting decision

    Folca, 48-66, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    Installation of skylights on the top floor.

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1113/FH Awaiting decision

    Folca, 48-66, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    External alterations comprising the replacement & installation of windows, extension & alteration of existing shopfront glazing, installation of Juliet balconies, retention & restoration of existing stained glass windows, installation of conservation-style roof lights, and all associated external works.

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0449/FH/PA Granted

    Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    Application for Prior Approval under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of part of the former department store from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 17no. dwellings to residential use (Class C3).

    Decided 4 Jun 2026 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Sep 2026

    Received by Folkestone and Hythe

  2. 4 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 8 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 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

34 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Folkestone and Hythe for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Folkestone and Hythe decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    26/0449/FH/PA Submitted 20 Mar 2026 0m away

    Application for Prior Approval under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of part of the former department store from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 17no. dwellings to residential use (Class C3).

    Granted Prior approval 52 docs
    Major scheme

  • Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    26/1212/FH/PA Submitted 27 Jul 2026 0m away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

    Application for Prior Approval under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of part of the former department store from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 21no. dwellings to residential use (Class C3).

    Awaiting decision Prior approval 47 docs
    Major scheme

  • Folca, 48-66, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    26/1177/FH Submitted 21 Jul 2026 0m away

    77% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

    Installation of skylights on the top floor.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

  • Folca, 48-66, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

    26/1113/FH Submitted 9 Jul 2026 0m away

    77% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

    External alterations comprising the replacement & installation of windows, extension & alteration of existing shopfront glazing, installation of Juliet balconies, retention & restoration of existing stained glass windows, installation of conservation-style roof lights, and all associated external works.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 40 docs

  • 43 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1RZ

    25/1725/FH Submitted 12 Sep 2025 56m away

    Proposed Listed Building Consent for removal and replacement of existing signage.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

  • Telephone Box Opposite, 67 Sandgate Road, Folkestone CT20 1RY

    25/1919/FH Submitted 14 Oct 2025 64m away

    Installation of 1no. BT street hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT phone kiosk removals.

    Refused Full applications 21 docs

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