We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Folkestone and Hythe to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.
Across all application types on record (2026-03-10–2026-05-08): 87.4% of 8,607 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorised | 8,412 | 7,355 | 1,057 | |
| Householder | 41 | 33 | 8 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 39 | 38 | 1 | |
| Full Planning Application | 32 | 27 | 5 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 19 | 15 | 4 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 14 | 14 | 0 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 12 | 12 | 0 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 10 | 7 | 3 | |
| Variation/Removal of Conditions (S73) | 8 | 8 | 0 | |
| Extension notification | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Prior approval Part 3 Class R: Agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Prior notification: Road (agricultural/forestry) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| PA - Offices to dwellings | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| PA - from Shop/ Bank to dwellings | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Part 1: Class AA Enlargement to dwellinghouses by the construction of additional storeys | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Permission in Principle | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q1 | 23 | 19 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 110 | 95 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Downs East | 31 | 28 | 3 | |
| Folkestone Central | 28 | 23 | 5 | |
| Walland & Denge Marsh | 21 | 19 | 2 | |
| Hythe | 21 | 18 | 3 | |
| North Downs West | 16 | 14 | 2 | |
| New Romney | 15 | 13 | 2 | |
| Sandgate & West Folkestone | 13 | 12 | 1 | |
| Cheriton | 11 | 9 | 2 | |
| Romney Marsh | 10 | 8 | 2 | |
| Folkestone Harbour | 8 | 7 | 1 | |
| East Folkestone | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
| Hythe Rural | 8 | 7 | 1 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.