The Southcliffe Hotel, 22 - 26 The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DY

Planning appeal 3358574 at The Southcliffe Hotel, 22 - 26 The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DY (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 9 September 2025 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal scheme would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Hotel Ambassador Southcliff' and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

New roof finishes to front, top, side and rear sections of main roof and proposed repair/replacement to all pitched and flat roof dormers

Authority: Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: James A
Postcode: CT20 2DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal scheme would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Hotel Ambassador Southcliff' and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Folkestone Leas and Bayle Conservation Area

What decided it

The fibre cement tiles and UPVC detailing cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the special interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, which cannot be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HB1Policy HB8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 215

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