5 Lookers Lane, Hythe, CT21 5HW Data via plota.co.uk

26/0953/FH - Householder planning permission Decided

Proposal

Single-storey rear extension and partial demolition of existing structures, change of material to front porch with new black panelling around utility window with sill alterations. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Validated
19 Jun 2026
Received
22 Jun 2026
Decided
6 Aug 2026

Decided on 6 Aug 2026 · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Shepway
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#49 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Shepway decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #247 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #219 of 296
96%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #5 of 296
12%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #5 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
32 decided
761
Total decisions
139 refused in the year to March 2026