Dover, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dover, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
About Dover
Dover, located in Kent, England, is a prominent town and ferry port, strategically positioned across the Strait of Dover from France, just 33 kilometres (21 miles) from Cap Gris Nez. Serving as the administrative centre of the Dover District, it is situated southeast of Canterbury and east of Maidstone, making it a key area for planning applications related to transport, infrastructure, and development projects.
Population: 31,022 (2011) · Elevation: 12m
District: Dover
Website: https://www.dover.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dover.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Dover based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
307 planning applications found near Dover.
- - Craighton House Castle Street Dover CT16 1NZ
Part render of externals walls, replacement fire exit door/screen and window top staircase
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Former Playground North Military Road Dover CT17 9BQ
Certificate of lawfulness (existing) for compliance of condition 1 to confirm the implementation of planning consent 23/00586 (time limit)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Dolphin House Market Square Dover CT16 1NY
Removal and replacement of balustrades, privacy screens and timber trellis panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Bench 15 Bench Street Dover Kent CT16 1JW
Discharge of condition 27 (Air Quality Report), condition 32 ( lighting design strategy for ecology) pursuant to application 24/00181 Full application for the erection of an up to four storeys in heig
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Malvern Inn Clarendon Road Dover CT17 9QA
Change of use from public house (sui generis) to retail store (use class E)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-21
View full details - - The Bench 15 Bench Street Dover Kent CT16 1JW
Discharge of condition 12 (parking restrictions) pursuant to application 24/00181 Full application for the erection of an up to four storeys in height building for uses including education, offices, s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - St Marys Parish Church ,Cannon Street Dover CT16 1BY
Discharge of condition 3 (Repair works) and 4 (gate installation) pursuant to application 23/01183 - Alterations to railings and gates
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 1 Maison Dieu Place Dover CT16 1DX
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the change of use from a dwelling to a HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Bench 15 Bench Street Dover CT16 1JW
Discharge of condition 9 (Hard and Soft landscape scheme), condition 10 (Landscape management plan details) pursuant to application 24/00181 Full application for the erection of an up to four storeys
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Maison Dieu Road Dover Kent
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of a 11M Medium wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 12 Market Square Dover CT16 1NX
Display of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 17 Biggin Street Dover CT16 1BH
Discharge of condition 1 (scheme for sound insulation), condition 2 (sound insulation) pursuant to application 25/00254 Prior approval for the conversion of 8 flats and retention of commercial space o
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Priory Court St Johns Road Dover CT17 9SH
Prior approval for the installation of solar photovoltaic panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Ground Floor 16 - 18 Worthington Street Dover CT17 9AD
Installation of new shop front with external shutters (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Garage And Workshop Buildings South Road And Tower Hill Dover CT17 0AH
Outline planning application for the erection of 6 dwellings (all matters reserved except landscaping)(existing buildings demolished)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 23 Templar Street Dover CT17 0BP
Certificate of lawfulness (existing) for use as a 6 bedroom/person HMO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The Bench 15 Bench Street Dover CT16 1JW
Discharge of condition 8 (BREEAM) pursuant to application 24/00181 - Full application for the erection of an up to four storeys in height building for uses including education, offices, studio, galler
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 26 Market Square Dover CT16 1NG
Discharge of condition 4 (sound insulation measures), condition 5 (details of a scheme for sound insulation) pursuant to application 25/01068 Change of use of ground floor to pub (pool & darts venue)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Brigade Hall North Military Road Dover Kent CT17 9BQ
Prior Approval for change of use from commercial (Class E) to 2 dwellings (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Albany House Albany Place Dover CT17 9AU
Removal and replacement of railings to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-04
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A brief summary of Dover in Kent
Dover, located in Kent, England, is a prominent town and ferry port, strategically positioned across the Strait of Dover from France, just 33 kilometres (21 miles) from Cap Gris Nez. Serving as the administrative centre of the Dover District, it is situated southeast of Canterbury and east of Maidstone, making it a key area for planning applications related to transport, infrastructure, and development projects. The Town has a population of approximately 31,022 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.
Dover sits at an elevation of 12 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Dover show an average sale price of £403,680, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dover a particularly low-crime area.
Dover has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Dover includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Folkestone Warren SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dover planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.dover.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Dover
In the last 24 months, 134 planning applications were submitted near Dover. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dover.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Dover slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dover were full planning applications (40), discharge of conditions (30), listed building and heritage (14). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 125 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 54 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 68 applications
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