How long do planning decisions take near Dover?

The average planning decision time near Dover is 59 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 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 47 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dover?

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Dover, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dover, Kent.

Kent · England · Town

Planning applications in Dover are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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: £265,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dover
Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
LSOA: Dover 014D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dover.

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

313 planning applications found near Dover.

26/00468 - 11-33 & 34-54 Royal Victoria Place Maison Dieu Place Dover Kent CT16 1BF
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of fixed line broadband apparatus
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-07-10
- Ambulance Station Winchelsea Road Dover CT17 9TT
Part change of use from Sui Generis to Class E(g) office and light assembly, alterations to windows doors, access ramp and 6 additional parking bays (retaining ambulance rest room)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-07-03
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26/00602 - St Martins Battery South Military Road Dover
Coppice 5 sycamore trees to ground level (1-5) and remove one Holly bush (6), all situated within a conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-30
26/00591 - 65 Dour Street Dover CT16 1EN
Replacement windows and door
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-27
- 65 Dour Street Dover CT16 1EN
Replacement windows and door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-25
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26/00578 - O/S 16 Biggin Street Dover CT16 1BD
Display of 2 illuminated digital 75" LCD display screens
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-23
- O/S 16 Biggin Street Dover CT16 1BD
Display of 2 illuminated digital 75" LCD display screens
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-22
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- Pavement Outside 16 Biggin Street Dover Kent
Display of 2 digital 75" LCD advert screens
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-22
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26/00523 - 24 Cannon Street Dover Kent CT16 1ST
Prior approval for the change of use from commercial (Class E) to 3 flats (C3)
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-04
- 24 Cannon Street Dover Kent CT16 1ST
Prior approval for the change of use from commercial (Class E) to 3 flats (C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-03
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- 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
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- 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
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- The Beacon Project Bench Street Dover Kent
Discharge of condition 25 (Drainage system) pursuant to application 24/00181 - Full application for the erection of an up to four storeys in height building for uses including education, offices, stud
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-07
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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A brief summary of Dover in Kent

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 £265,700, 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, 164 planning applications were submitted near Dover. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dover maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 59 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 (47), discharge of conditions (30), listed building and heritage (15). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 138 smaller schemes were submitted.

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 55 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 100 applications

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