Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
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. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 28 Oct 2026, from Shepway's recent commercial premises.
Going to planning committee
Tuesday 27 October, 7pm
Planning and Licensing Committee
Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Folkestone
Item 9 on the agenda
The committee will decide this application in public. Most councils let objectors, supporters and the applicant speak if they register in advance, each by its own deadline.
Source: Shepway's committee agenda. The council can change the date or the agenda up to the meeting.
Documents 45
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 3
Plans & drawings 30
Application forms 2
Site constraints 5
Show all 7 with distances
- 40 mFormer Gas ShowroomGrade II
- 88 m88, Sandgate RoadGrade II
- 107 mLloyds BankGrade II
- 119 m12, Cheriton PlaceGrade II
- 130 mFolkestone War MemorialGrade II*
- 142 m1 and 2, Albion VillasGrade II
- 148 mThe Leas ClubGrade II
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 54, past Shepway's usual 53 days for commercial premises. 98% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 4 Dec 2026.
Plota live figures for commercial premises decided by Shepway in the last twelve months, from validation. Shepway decision record →
Public comments
67% support · above the UK average of 16%
Last counted 27 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 8 Oct 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
Shepway is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #5 out of 296. Only 12% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).
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The consultation period closed on 8 Oct 2026.