Folkestone Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission

The Folkestone planning portal is the official online platform for submitting, tracking, and managing planning applications within the Folkestone area. Designed for ease of use and efficiency, it allows applicants to upload documentation, monitor application progress, and receive updates throughout the planning process.

Residents can also access the portal to view and comment on applications during public consultation periods, promoting transparency and encouraging community engagement in local planning decisions.

To improve your chances of approval and ensure your proposal complies with Kent County Council’s environmental and ecological policies, it is advisable to seek professional ecological advice early in the process. Collington Winter provides expert consultancy to support applicants at every stage.

Collington Winter Environmental provides a full range of ecological consultancy services to ensure your proposal meets all environmental and planning requirements:

• Ecological Surveys – Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) to assess habitats, protected species, and site constraints. Where necessary, we also recommend and carry out further detailed ecological surveys to ensure all requirements are met.
• Protected Species Assessment – Surveys for bats, badgers, great crested newts, reptiles, and nesting birds in line with UK and EU law. If protected species are found, we provide mitigation and licensing support, enabling your project to progress responsibly while safeguarding local wildlife.
• Tree surveys – Assessing tree health, root protection areas, and implications of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). We also advise on tree retention, protection measures, and compensation planting where removal is unavoidable.
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Measuring biodiversity and creating plans to meet the mandatory 10% net gain under the Environment Act 2021.
• Landscape Surveys – Considering the ecological and visual impacts of developments. This helps strengthen your application by demonstrating a balanced approach to local development and environmental protection.
• Ecological Clerk of Works – On-site monitoring during construction to ensure ecological requirements are properly followed.

Our experienced team provides tailored ecological advice to ensure your project aligns with planning regulations and environmental standards. We deliver detailed assessments, clear recommendations, and ongoing support from planning through to completion.

For more information, please contact us at 01204939604, email info@collingtonwinter.co.uk, or complete the contact form below to speak with one of our specialists.