St Peters And St Pauls Church, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QA

1. 16 Sep 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 17 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 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 tree works applications in a median of 34 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.

• Bennington, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QA

  22/2193/FH Submitted 27 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of single storey pool house, pool and associated hard landscaping

  Granted Householder 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Bennington, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QA

  21/1602/FH/TCA Submitted 28 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Fell one Sycamore (T7) and one Sweet Chestnut (T8), both situated within a conservation area

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Saltwood Cottage, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, CT21 4QA

  26/1220/FH Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension, replacement conservatory roof with additional rooflights & new door.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 14 docs
  Small domestic

• The Coppice, (The Pleasance), New Road, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QE

  26/0811/FH/CON Submitted 22 May 2026 250 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to conditions 17 (ev charging point) & 18 (biodiversity lighting plan) for planning permission 21/2258/FH.

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• SALTWOOD VILLAGE HALL, RECTORY LANE, SALTWOOD, HYTHE, CT21 4PZ

  24/1427/FH/TCA Submitted 13 Sep 2024 250 yards away

  Situated in a Conservation Area - 3 Yew trees to cut back by 3 meters over the highway, 3 Ash trees and 1 Sycamore tree requiring deadwood removal

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• ALMSHOUSES, RECTORY LANE, SALTWOOD, CT21 4PZ

  26/0022/FH/TCA Submitted 7 Jan 2026 250 yards away

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Willow re pollarding 3 metres of regrowth back to previous points. T2 Whitebeam 2 metre crown reduction back to previous points. T3 Whitebeam 1 metre crown reduction back to previous points.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 26/1245/FH Granted

  Prospect House, 37 Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5NN

  Works to trees subject to TPO No 07 of 2024 comprising of T1 Eucalyptus crown reduction by 3 metres vertically and 2 metres laterally.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1330/FH/TCA Granted

  St Andrews, The Durlocks, Folkestone, CT19 6AW

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Holly crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally and re-shape, T2, T5, T9-10, T14 Hawthorn crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level, T3 Conifer crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level, T4 and T13 Pine crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level, T6 Sycamore crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level, and T7 Ash crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1334/FH/TCA Granted

  Almshouses, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, CT21 4PZ

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of rolling consent over a 15 year period on a 3 year basis to carry out the works. T1-2 Cherry crown reduction of 3 metres vertically and 1.5 metres laterally.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1244/FH/TCA Granted

  Mill House, The Row, Elham, CT4 6UL

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Prunus and T2 Elder fell to ground level and G1 Sycamores pollard to 4 metres.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1486/FH/TCA Awaiting decision

  59 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HA

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Cherry overall crown reduction of maximum 2 metres. T2 & T3 Sweetgum crown lift by 3 metres from ground level, T5 Silver Birch crown lift by 4 metres from ground level. T4 & T6 Norway Maple crown lift by 3 metres from ground level.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees