The planning application for up to 110 homes on land north of Cockreed Lane, New Romney has now been submitted to Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
Application reference: 26/1476/FH
Current consultation deadline: 15 October 2026
For months, residents have been following the proposals and raising questions about what development on this site could mean for New Romney.
The application has now entered the formal planning process, which means this is the stage when residents can submit an official representation to the Council — whether that is an objection, support, or a general comment.
Why this application matters
A development of this scale has the potential to affect more than the application site itself.
Residents may want to look carefully at issues including local roads and pedestrian safety, the surrounding landscape and environment, pressure on infrastructure and services, and whether the proposed development is appropriate for this location.
The Council can only make its decision on relevant planning matters, known as material planning considerations. Examples given by Folkestone & Hythe include hazards to pedestrians and increased risk of traffic accidents.
If, after reading the plans and supporting documents, you believe the proposal would cause planning harm, this is your opportunity to explain those concerns directly to the Council.
Now is the time to have your say
The formal consultation is open now.
Visit the application below and select the Comment tab:
View application 26/1476/FH and submit your comments
Although the Council calls this section “Comment”, this is also where you can submit an objection.
You will need to provide your name and address for your representation to be taken into account. Comments are not confidential and may be made available for public inspection.
Make your comments count
If you choose to object, write your response in your own words and explain the specific planning issues that concern you.
Simply saying that you do not want the development is unlikely to carry the same weight as explaining clearly why you believe the proposal would cause a particular planning problem.
The Council has also made clear that an application cannot be refused simply because it receives a large number of objections. What matters is the planning substance of the issues raised. Relevant comments are considered as part of the decision-making process and significant matters are addressed in the planning officer’s report.
Read it. Consider it. Have your say.
Whatever your view of the proposal, this is the formal opportunity to make it part of the planning process.
Application: 26/1476/FH
Consultation deadline: 15 October 2026
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