Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/1499/FH Awaiting decision

  Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of a doorway within existing window opening providing external access to music room, erection of elevated platform & creation of a new internal door within the lift corridor to separate the public and private use of the building.

  Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 29 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 November 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 full applications in a median of 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL

  23/0457/FH Submitted 21 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~29 May

  Listed building consent for essential re-roofing works to include replacement of existing roof covering & boarding, repairs to framework, replacement of downpipes, provision of additional downpipe to front elevation & stonework repairs.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 19 docs

• Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL

  26/1499/FH Submitted 11 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of a doorway within existing window opening providing external access to music room, erection of elevated platform & creation of a new internal door within the lift corridor to separate the public and private use of the building.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 15 docs

• Eton Suite, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LR

  26/1250/FH Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) & removal of condition 4 (flue details) of planning permission 25/1713/FH to allow for the removal of the flue.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 7 docs

• Jersey Suite, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LR

  26/0299/FH/TCA Submitted 27 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1-T2 Leylandii removal.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Edinburgh Suite, The Grand, , The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LR

  21/1530/FH Submitted 19 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use from Holiday Let (Edinburgh Suite) to a residential family unit

  Withdrawn Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• Eton Suite, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LR

  25/1713/FH Submitted 10 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for alterations to internal walls and relocation of boiler to reinstate original external fabric

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• 26/1430/FH Withdrawn

  The Shamrock, 44, East Cliff, Folkestone, CT19 6BX

  Change of use from 6 bedroom 6 person HMO (Use Class C4) to 7 bedroom 7 person HMO (Sui-Generis).

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/1311/FH Granted

  20 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EF

  Replacement of existing concrete roof tiles with mineral fibre cement slates and renewal of lead ridges, roof details and roofing to dormers and bay windows.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1200/FH Granted

  Garages Adjoining 5, Albert Lane, Hythe, CT21 6DL

  5 no. two-storey residential dwellings, including associated private amenity space, parking and access arrangements, following demolition of existing 22 no. garage units.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1319/FH Granted

  Shipway House, 28 Marine Parade, Hythe, CT21 6AN

  Alterations to the existing front elevation, including replacement full-height glazed sliding doors and glazed balcony balustrades, together with associated structural support posts and external façade alterations.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1267/FH Granted

  Public Hardstanding, The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6RB

  Installation of a single permanent public art flag sculpture.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications