Search Dover planning applications
37 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Dover · updated daily · Dover District Council
- Dover Patrol War Memorial Granville Road St Margarets Bay KentAwaiting decisionErection of memorial interpretation panelReceived 9 Nov 202626/01008
- Land To South East Of Palmerston Road White Cliffs Business Park Whitfield KentAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 3 (CEMP), 5 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Surface Water Drainage), 8 (Verification Report), 10 (Archaeological), 13 (Landscaping Scheme), 17 (Biodiversity), 21 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 24 (BREEAM) pursuant to application 26/00156 - Erection of 48 business units, 1 security gatehouse, 1 studio office with associated access and parkingReceived 5 Nov 2026CON/26/00156/A
- Land To South East Of Palmerston Road White Cliffs Business Park Whitfield KentAwaiting decisionDischarge of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to application 26/00156 - Erection of 48 business units, 1 security gatehouse, 1 studio office with associated access and parkingReceived 5 Nov 2026BNG/26/00156
- Telecommunication Mast Woods Yard Rear Of 17 Woodnesborough Road Sandwich KentAwaiting decisionRegulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to install a generator, a power duct, PSU cabinet, cable trunking, AMF panel to be installed on new support pole, (Existing earth pit to be removed and relocated)Received 3 Nov 202626/00644
- O/S Jasmine House High Street Wingham KentAwaiting decisionRegulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of a 11m medium poleReceived 31 Oct 202626/00625
Planning in Dover
- Approved
- 89%
- 62 of 65 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dover in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.
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Around Dover
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CT17 89 applications in the last 12 monthsCT16 143 applications in the last 12 monthsCT14 338 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Dover District Council
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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. 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 £295,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dover area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Dover a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Dover has 2 nature designations 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.dover.gov.uk/.
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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, 192 planning applications were submitted near Dover. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (44), discharge of conditions (34), listed building and heritage (13). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).