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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 28,866 planning applications from the planning register of Folkestone and Hythe, read in full from 2006 to 6 November 2026. Of the 24,605 approved or refused, 87% were approved. In the last twelve months 1,201 were approved or refused, 88% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
28,866
applications held
87%
of those approved or refused, approved
1,201
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 88% approved
268
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 1,228 | 778 | 92 | 35 | 89% |
| 2025 | 1,502 | 1,106 | 177 | 46 | 86% |
| 2024 | 1,432 | 1,089 | 179 | 37 | 86% |
| 2023 | 1,365 | 1,002 | 136 | 65 | 88% |
| 2022 | 1,631 | 1,249 | 137 | 82 | 90% |
| 2021 | 1,912 | 1,456 | 234 | 70 | 86% |
| 2020 | 1,532 | 1,107 | 198 | 59 | 85% |
| 2019 | 1,483 | 1,017 | 236 | 48 | 81% |
| 2018 | 1,583 | 1,115 | 233 | 80 | 83% |
| 2017 | 1,450 | 982 | 215 | 63 | 82% |
| 2016 | 1,275 | 937 | 121 | 67 | 89% |
| 2015 | 1,238 | 913 | 117 | 62 | 89% |
| 2014 | 1,231 | 976 | 73 | 52 | 93% |
| 2013 | 1,022 | 810 | 70 | 41 | 92% |
| 2012 | 1,055 | 809 | 95 | 27 | 89% |
| 2011 | 1,156 | 914 | 109 | 33 | 89% |
| 2010 | 1,133 | 902 | 119 | 34 | 88% |
| 2009 | 1,119 | 826 | 129 | 46 | 86% |
| 2008 | 1,159 | 921 | 127 | 40 | 88% |
| 2007 | 1,508 | 1,144 | 184 | 72 | 86% |
| 2006 | 1,516 | 1,063 | 279 | 79 | 79% |
90% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Folkestone and Hythe District Council.
Newest applications in Folkestone and Hythe
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 6 November 202626/1777/FH
406 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BH
Hip-to-gable roof extension, addition of dormers to side elevations, skylights and front porch.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 6 November 202626/1791/FH
Pemberton Court, Hospital Hill, Hythe, CT21 5RP
Work to tree subject to TPO No 16 of 2012 comprising T1 Yew fell to ground level.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 202626/1630/FH
Flat 2, 16 Connaught Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DA
Replacement of all windows and one door.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 202626/1795/FH
Sycamore House, Moorstock Lane, Sellindge, TN25 6LE
Proposed single storey side extension, two storey rear extension and two dormer windows.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 202626/1796/FH/GPD
37 Warren Way, Folkestone, CT19 6DT
Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a single storey rear extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 202626/1787/FH/NMA
Former Rotunda Amusement Park, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission Y17/1099/SH to allow for the amendment to wording of condition 41 (beach sports plan).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 202626/1770/FH
Candlespur, Reece Lane, Acrise, Folkestone, CT18 8LW
1.5 storey side extension, front & rear dormer extensions and porch.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 202626/1783/FH
20 Seaway Crescent, St Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0RZ
Single-storey rear extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 202626/1786/FH/CON
Former Smiths Medical, Fort Road, Hythe, CT21 6JL
Approval of details pursuant to condition 18 (surface water drainage) for plots 33-35 & 39-86 of planning permission Y19/0071/FH.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 202626/1785/FH/CON
Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 4NE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 6 (restricted parking zone) of planning permission 24/0030/FH.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/1661/FH
Hotel Complimentary Products, Mountfield House, Mountfield Road, Mountfield Industrial Estate, New Romney, TN28 8LH
Erection of new storage building linked to existing building with new gate to existing southern boundary access.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/1758/FH
27 Albert Road, Hythe, CT21 6BP
Conversion of four flats to form two three-bedroom dwellinghouses including new single storey rear extensions, together with the erection of one attached three-bedroom dwellinghouse with a detached single storey garage and associated landscaping.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/1767/FH
The Leas (Pedestrian Promenade), Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1PR
Stationing of a kiosk for ticket sales, merchandise and takeaway café, in association with the Leas Lift.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/1772/FH
8 Church Road, Folkestone, CT20 3LH
Loft conversion with rear dormer, 2 rooflight windows & internal alterations.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/1779/FH/CON
43 Chichester Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BW
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4a (slope stability) of planning permission 26/1022/FH.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/1780/FH/GPD
22 Seaway Crescent, St Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0RZ
Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a single storey rear extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/1782/FH
Sedona, 18 Temeraire Heights, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3TL
Proposed first-floor extension to enclose the existing balcony and provide additional internal floor space, together with associated external alterations.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 202626/1745/FH
West Unit, Pepperland Nursery, Straight Lane, Brookland, TN29 9QU
Demolition and removal of existing nursery/glasshouse buildings and hardstanding and erection of three detached dwellings with garages, access, parking, turning, landscaping, private foul drainage and associated works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/1447/FH
Lympne Castle, The Street, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4LQ
Change of use of field to car parking (retrospective).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/1706/FH
Sleepers, School Lane, Newington, Folkestone, CT18 8AX
Work to tree subject to TPO No 08 of 2009 comprising of T1 Horse Chestnut crown reduction of 5 metres vertically and 2 metres laterally.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/1768/FH
Land Opposite Chestnut Cottage, Mill Lane, Monks Horton
Erection of detached dwelling following demolition of existing stable and workshop building.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/1756/FH/BGP
12 Jefferstone Lane, St Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0SW
Approval of details pursuant to informative 1 (biodiversity gain plan) of planning permission 26/0503/FH.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/1766/FH
The Willows, Whiteways, Stowting, Ashford, TN25 6BA
Removal of Condition iii (agricultural occupancy) of planning permission CH/8/72/1
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/1765/FH
Jock's Pitch, Wear Bay Road, Folkestone, CT19 6PR
Permanent retention of existing triennial artwork comprising of a Oceans Tree of Life (2025) sculptural Illustration.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/1760/FH
Land West of Ashford Road, New Romney
Application for the approval of Reserved Matters for the erection of 5 self/custom build dwellings relating to (access, appearance, landscaping, layout & scale) together with associated landscape and infrastructure of hybrid planning application 23/1591/FH.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/1763/FH/CON
Napier Barracks, The Stadium, Aldridge Road, Folkestone
Approval of details pursuant to condition 29 (geotechnical site assessment) of planning permission Y14/0300/SH.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/1589/FH
328 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4DP
New vehicular access comprising of a dropped kerb, including associated hardstanding/boundary alterations & EV charging point.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/1714/FH
39 North Road, Hythe, CT21 5DT
Works to trees subject to TPO No 12 of 1991 comprising of T1 Oak crown reduction of 4 metres vertically and 2 metres laterally.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/1749/FH
Stagecoach, Kent Road, Folkestone, CT19 4NT
Change of use of building and land from bus depot (Sui Generis) to light industrial (E (g)).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/1757/FH/CON
Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 4NE
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 38 (Verification Report) of planning permission Y19/1492/FH
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/1762/FH
12 Jefferstone Lane, St Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0SW
Construction of one 2-bed detached bungalow and associated landscaping works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/1702/FH
34 Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AS
Erection of entrance porch and two-storey side extension with bin and bike store, partial removal of front boundary wall and increase width to existing drop kerb.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/1723/FH
Hawkinge Hall Farm, Old Hawkinge, Hawkinge, CT18 7RG
Erection of an outbuilding and installation of a swimming pool within the grounds of the property.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/1726/FH
25 Tartane Lane, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0LJ
Two storey side extension including existing garage/utility room conversion, with addition of 1no: dormer to the front, alterations to rear dormer & 1no: additional parking space using existing access.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/1739/FH/TCA
Foys, Dental Street, Hythe, CT21 5LH
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Elaeagnus fell to ground level.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/1744/FH
Highclere, Stone Street, Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HT
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the creation of a dropped kerb onto an unclassified road
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/1751/FH
Birchwood, Spitalfield Lane, New Romney, TN28 8HQ
Works to trees subject to TPO No 20 of 2006 comprising of T1 to T4 Silver Birch's crown reduction of a maximum 2.5 metres vertically and laterally.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 26 October 202626/1753/FH/NMA
23 White Cliff Way, Folkestone, CT19 6DX
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 26/0697/FH to allow for proposed white render on existing brickwork, solid front door and window alterations
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 202626/1732/FH/CON
Land Adjoining Karibu, Coombe Wood Lane, Hawkinge
Approval of details pursuant to condition (desk top study) of planning permission 23/1096/FH.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 202626/1743/FH/CON
Land to the West of Dungeness B Nuclear Power Station, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9PX
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (Carbon Emissions Reductions) of planning permission 25/1388/FH.
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Folkestone and Hythe
- Approveddecided 6 November 202626/1478/FH
Wyngates, 14 St Marys Road, New Romney, TN28 8JG
Rear & front extensions together with installation of dormer to the rear.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 202626/1549/FH
3 Eversley Road, Hythe, CT21 5SE
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 202626/1568/FH
1 Seabourne Way, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0PX
Single storey rear & front extensions & detached garage to the front.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 202626/1554/FH
114 Leonard Road, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8RZ
Extension and conversion of existing garage to ancillary accommodation and erection of detached garage.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 202626/1506/FH
Newlands, Curtis Lane, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6AD
Variation of condition 2 (materials) & 3 (approved plans) of planning permission Y18/0427/SH to allow for alterations to roof form of side extension, balcony details & materials.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 202626/1597/FH/CON
Camping And Caravaning Site, Romney Farm, Romney Road, Lydd, TN29 9LS
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 8 (disposal of foul & surface water) & 9 (drainage systems) of planning permission 24/1436/FH
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 202626/1624/FH
1 Snowdrop Walk, Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2UQ
Conversion of integral garage to habitable living accommodation (retrospective).
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 6 November 202625/2278/FH
32 Radnor Cliff, Folkestone, CT20 2JJ
Demolition of existing house, garden structures and boundary treatments. Erection of two dwelling houses, one holiday house and associated landscaping, slope stability and driveway works. Erection of new boundary wall.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 6 November 202626/1685/FH/PA
Rasc Lines, West Road, Folkestone
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the demolition of 1 No. air raid shelter, removal of debris & infill excavations & turf over level with existing areas.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 202626/1753/FH/NMA
23 White Cliff Way, Folkestone, CT19 6DX
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 26/0697/FH to allow for proposed white render on existing brickwork, solid front door and window alterations
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 5 November 202626/1633/FH/TCA
25 Napier Gardens, Hythe, CT21 6DD
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of rolling consent over a 12 year period on a 2 year basis. T1 Yew crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally. T2 Bay and T3 Eucalyptus crown reduction of a maximum 2.5 metres vertically and 1.5 metres laterally. T4 Holly crown reduction of 0.5 metres vertically and laterally.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 202626/1460/FH
4 Cambridge Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 1DB
Change of use and conversion of existing single dwellinghouse to 2 self-contained residential flats, including internal alterations.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 5 November 202626/1492/FH
Minstead, Sandling Road, Saltwood, CT21 4HJ
Erection of automated gates, wall and fence to existing access
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 202626/1611/FH/CON
Port Fleur, Coombe Wood Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BZ
Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (reptile mitigation strategy) of planning permission 23/0003/FH.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 202626/1062/FH/CON
Fairfield Court Farm, Brack Lane, Brookland, Romney Marsh, TN29 9RX
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (construction method statement), 10 (surface water drainage), 16 part ii (archaeology), partial discharge of 17 parts A-C (contamination), 18 (foul drainage), 19 (levels) of planning permission 24/1066/FH.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 202626/1729/FH/NMA
Land Adjoining Karibu, Coombe Wood Lane, Hawkinge CT18 7BZ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/1096/FH to allow for omission of the basement level, internal reconfiguration to the ground floor, addition of 1 no. ground floor window to the west elevation, change of roof finish & siting of an air source heat pump.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 4 November 202626/1653/FH/TCA
86 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2PP
Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of T1, T2 & T3 Lime pollard to 7 metres from ground level.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 4 November 202626/1470/FH
Redwoods Pay Street Hawkinge Folkestone CT18 7EA
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) & 3 (materials) of planning permission 25/1859/FH to allow for amended materials to the elevations, addition of a window, change bifold doors to sliding doors and the increase in the size of the decking to the dwelling and to alter the design of the proposed workshop outbuilding including an increase in its size and changes to the proposed materials.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 4 November 202626/1607/FH/TCA
9 Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Elaeagnus fell to ground level.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 202626/1628/FH/NMA
Former Rotunda Amusement Park, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Non material amendment to planning permission Y17/1099/SH - amendment to Condition 4 (approved drawings) to allow for amendment to maximum height parameter plan for plot C1
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 202626/1407/FH
Hoad Farm, Hoad Road, Swingfield, CT18 8LP
Erection of a covered horse walker unit (retrospective).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 202626/1502/FH
Flats 11, 12 & 12A The Metropole Court, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU
Listed Building Consent for a lead sheet replacement dormer roof cover.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 202626/1701/FH/CON
South Kent Christian Community Church, 32 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT20 1BZ
Approval of details pursuant to condition 10b (gate) 10c (railings) & 10d (doors) of planning permission 26/1097/FH.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 202626/1354/FH
Rh & Dr St Marys Bay Station, Jefferstone Lane, St Marys Bay
Erection of a lattice mast (20 metres high) with associated fencing.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 202626/1453/FH
Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW
Alterations, refurbishment and repairs to Folca 2, including the creation of three new entrances to the front and five new entrances with associated ramps and stairs to the rear; the installation of a new shopfront and canopy; replacement windows and doors; vents, roof lanterns and skylights; and the replacement of rooftop plant, associated screening and ancillary works.
The council’s page
From the planning register of Folkestone and Hythe, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.