Tolsford Hill Relay Station Westfield Lane Etchinghill Folkestone Kent CT18 8BZ

1. 10 Dec 2019

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 6 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Folkestone and Hythe granted permission on 6 August 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Telecoms applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, usually as prior approval cases where the council considers siting and appearance only. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2 Westfield Lane, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8BZ

  23/0015/FH Submitted 5 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• UPLANDS, WESTFIELD LANE, ETCHINGHILL, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8BZ

  25/1708/FH/CON Submitted 10 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (external finishing material details) of planning permission 25/0897/FH.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 37 Tolsford Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8BU

  23/0083/FH Submitted 20 Jan 2023 450 yards away

  Front and rear extensions

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Domestic

• 13 ST MARYS CLOSE, ETCHINGHILL, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8NX

  24/1597/FH/NMA Submitted 11 Oct 2024 0.3 miles away

  Non material amendment to planning permission 24/0714/FH to allow for front window increase in width.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 13 St Marys Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8NX

  26/0727/FH Submitted 11 May 2026 0.3 miles away

  Replacement single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• One Step Beyond, Westfield Lane, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8BT

  26/0819/FH Submitted 26 May 2026 0.3 miles away

  Proposed garage conversion including installation of velux window, together with erection of detached double garage, in addition to the installation of timber cladding to main dwelling.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/0180/FH/PA Granted

  Communications Mast, Opposite Harvey Grammar School, Cheriton Road, Folkestone CT19 5JY

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. 0.3m dishes, 2 no. cabinets, associated ancillary equipment at works thereto.

  Received 9 Feb, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Telecoms
• 23/0152/FH/PA Refused

  Land Corner of Biggins Wood Road/ Shaftesbury Avenue, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4NL

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the installation of 18m pole inc. antennas, ground based apparatus and ancillary development.

  Received 1 Feb, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Telecoms
• 23/0153/FH/PA Refused

  Hill Road, Outside Folkestone Baptist Church, Folkestone, CT19 6LY

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the installation of 17m pole inc. antennas, ground based apparatus and ancillary development.

  Received 1 Feb, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Telecoms
• 23/0329/FH/PA Granted

  Risborough Lane, Junction Mackenzie Drive, Folkestone, CT20 3LL

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a proposed 5G telecoms installation, H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets.

  Received 28 Feb, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Telecoms
• 23/0178/FH/PA Granted

  Footpath Outside 20 Cherry Garden Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5LD

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the installation of a 15 metre high Phase 9 slim-line monopole, supporting 6no. antennas, 2no. equipment cabinets, 1no. electric meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto, including the installation of a GPS module.

  Received 6 Feb, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Telecoms