Change of use applications in Shepway

There were 81 change of use applications in Shepway in the last 12 months. 8 involve HMOs. Of the 60 decided so far, 48 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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21 Oct 2026 Under Consultation 26/1736/FH/PA

Julian Court, Julian Road, Folkestone, CT19 5HP

Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under schedule 2, part 20 class A (General permitted develo...

Part 20 Shepway
15 Oct 2026 Under Consultation 26/1703/FH

91 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JH

Conversion of the upper levels of the existing property to four holiday let units.

Full Planning Permission Shepway
14 Oct 2026 Under Consultation 26/1687/FH

25 Athelstan Road, Folkestone, CT19 6EU

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for a change of use from C3 (dwelling house) to C4 (small HMO)

Lawful development Shepway
6 Oct 2026 Under Consultation 26/1648/FH

Longacre, Stone Street, Stelling Minnis, CT4 6DD

Change of use of outbuilding to a self-contained annexe with assisted living, together with side & rear extensions.

Full Planning Permission Shepway
23 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/1521/FH

8 Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2AZ

Change of use of C1 Aparthotel to Sui Generis 16 bedroom 16 person HMO.

Full Planning Permission Shepway
18 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/1479/FH

Land North Of Homestead, Woodland Road, Lyminge

Change of use of land to a residential gypsy and traveller site including the stationing of 1 no. mobile home and 1 no. touring caravan, together with...

Full Planning Permission Shepway
18 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/1498/FH

14 Connaught Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DA

Conversion of two storey maisonette into two self-contained flats, amendments to windows, erection of external side staircase, access and door to lowe...

Full Planning Permission Shepway
17 Sept 2026 Withdrawn 23 Oct 26/1423/FH

1 Malthouse Hill, Hythe, CT21 5BW

Change of use from a guest house (Class C1) to a dwelling house (Class C3).

Full Planning Permission Shepway
15 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/1483/FH

First Floor Offices, Aspen House, West Terrace, Folkestone, CT20 1TH

Change of use & conversion of first floor office suite into 8no.self-contained apartments, including removing defective glazing & inserting matching w...

Full Planning Permission Shepway
15 Sept 2026 Approved 19 Oct 26/1493/FH/PIP

Longacre Nurseries, St Marys Road, West Hythe, CT21 4NU

Planning permission in principle for the change of use of land to residential & erection of up to 6 dwellings.

Permission in Principle Shepway
11 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/1497/FH

Manor Farm, Aldington Road, Court-at-street, CT21 4PH

Conversion of farmstead buildings to five dwellings, including extensions and reinstatement of oast roof, associated parking and private amenity areas...

Full Planning Permission Shepway
10 Sept 2026 Recommendation Made 26/1460/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.

Full Planning Permission Shepway
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/1093/FH

Land Adjoining Goodwill Barn, Ashford Road, New Romney, TN28 8TH

Change of use of the land to a residential gypsy & traveller site including stationing of 2 mobile homes erection of a day room, re-location of stable...

Full Planning Permission Shepway
28 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 8 Oct 26/1322/FH

1 Harvest Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7PE

Change of use & extension and alteration of existing buildings to form 2 dwellings (C3), including landscaping, parking and a new vehicular access.

Full Planning Permission Shepway
28 Aug 2026 Approved 20 Oct 26/1342/FH

Lower Wall Workshops, Lower Wall Road, West Hythe, CT21 4NN

Retrospective change of use of units 1, 3 and 6 to car bodywork shop/repairs and car mechanics (Use Class B2: General Industrial).

Full Planning Permission Shepway
27 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 5 Oct 26/1430/FH

The Shamrock, 44, East Cliff, Folkestone, CT19 6BX

Change of use from 6 bedroom 6 person HMO (Use Class C4) to 7 bedroom 7 person HMO (Sui-Generis).

Full Planning Permission Shepway
24 Aug 2026 Under Consultation 26/1388/FH

Coast Cottage, 6, Range Road, Hythe, CT21 6HQ

Proposed change of use of land to residential curtilage (retrospective).

Full Planning Permission Shepway
4 Aug 2026 Approved 29 Sep 26/1258/FH

50-52 Folkestone Care Centre & 56 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NB

Change of use of 3no. parking spaces to the rear of Care Centre to secure garden area.

Full Planning Permission Shepway
30 Jul 2026 Under Consultation 26/1214/FH

Marlie Holiday Park Dymchurch Road, New Romney, TN28 8UE

Change of use of land for 14 static caravans & 7 lodges for holiday use, including landscaping, an attenuation basin, car parking & associated works.

Full Planning Permission Shepway
29 Jul 2026 Approved 23 Sep 26/0884/FH

Highfield, (121 Station Road) 129 Station Road, Lydd, TN29 9LL

Conversion of existing dwelling into two dwellings, with associated parking and amenity space (retrospective).

Full Planning Permission Shepway
29 Jul 2026 Approved 8 Oct 26/1212/FH/PA

Folca, 48-66 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DW

Application for Prior Approval under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for t...

PA - from Shop/ Bank to dwellings Shepway
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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