Planning Applications in
Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in Folkestone and Hythe to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Folkestone and Hythe
Based on 662 applications tracked between 2026-05-15 and 2026-10-26.
Full
27% of all applications
Conditions
19% of all applications
Householder
19% of all applications
Tree Works
18% of all applications
Change of Use
4% of all applications
Listed Building
4% of all applications
Folkestone and Hythe Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-05-15 to 2026-10-26 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Folkestone and Hythe
PlanWatch currently holds 662 Folkestone and Hythe planning records across 438 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-05-15 to 2026-10-26. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (176), Conditions (129), Householder (123).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Folkestone and Hythe
Latest applications submitted to Folkestone and Hythe council.
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Elaeagnus fell to ground level.
Foys, Dental Street, Hythe, CT21 5LH
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 26/0697/FH to allow for proposed white render on existing brickwork, solid front door and window alterations
23 White Cliff Way, Folkestone, CT19 6DX
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.
Birchwood, Spitalfield Lane, New Romney, TN28 8HQ
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the creation of a dropped kerb onto an unclassified road
Highclere, Stone Street, Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HT
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.
25 Tartane Lane, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0LJ
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Folkestone and Hythe council website.
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Folkestone and Hythe Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Folkestone and Hythe's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Folkestone and Hythe Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Folkestone and Hythe council planning portal — folkestonehythedc.my.site.com
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026
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