Search Dover planning applications

18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Dover · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 18 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Land To The Rear Of St Johns Vicarage Lee Lane Abram WN2 5QUAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Revised Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme) in respect of approved application A/25/100255/VARMAJReceived 13 Oct 2026A/26/101660/CON
Land To The Rear Of 192 - 206 Warrington Road AbramAwaiting decisionErection of two detached dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and boundary treatmentsReceived 10 Sep 2026A/26/101361/FULL
Land At 359-365 Warrington Road Abram Wigan WN3 5XBAwaiting decisionErection of a 2.5 storey building with dormer windows to front comprising of a pharmacy (Use Class E) at ground floor and 4 apartments at first and second floors together with associated boundary treatments, parking, landscaping and new access from Warrington RoadReceived 29 Jul 2026A/26/101027/FULL
11 Gibson Street Bickershaw Wigan WN2 5TFRefusedPart single storey, part two storey rear extension with Juliet balcony at first floor following demolition of outbuildingReceived 9 Jul 2026Decided 2 Sep 2026A/26/100950/HH
Footpath Adjacent Coniston Drive South Of Junction With Lee Lane AbramWithdrawnPrior notification of installation of a 15m steel pole to support fibre cables and radio antennae together with associated cabinets housing electronic communications apparatus to form part of a high-speed broadband electronic communications networkTelecomsReceived 1 Jul 2026Decided 19 Aug 2026A/26/101160/TCSO

Planning in Dover

Approved: 47%; 9 of 17 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dover in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Wigan Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Dover

Postcode districts

WN2 159 applications in the last 12 monthsWN3 104 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Dover

Dover, located in Kent, England, is a significant town and ferry port, strategically positioned just 33 kilometres from France across the Strait of Dover. As the administrative centre of the Dover District, it plays a crucial role in regional transport and trade, with the Port of Dover serving as a key hub for passenger and freight services. Its proximity to major towns like Canterbury and Maidstone enhances its importance in planning applications and development projects in the area.

Property prices in Dover show an average sale price of £295,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Dover has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dover planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Dover, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Dover. Of these, 47% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Dover?

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Dover. The approval rate is 47%.

How long do planning decisions take near Dover?

The average planning decision time near Dover is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Dover?

The planning approval rate near Dover is 47%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dover?

The most common type of planning application near Dover is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dover?

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