Tower Hamlets, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tower Hamlets, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tower Hamlets are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is a vibrant London borough located on the north bank of the River Thames, just east of the City of London. It encompasses a significant portion of the traditional East End and features the regenerated London Docklands area. As of mid-2019, the borough's population was estimated at 324,745, highlighting its dynamic community and urban development potential, which is relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Dover
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tower Hamlets.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tower Hamlets.
- 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 Tower Hamlets based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Tower Hamlets.
- 26/00614 - 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 | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-07-04 - 26/00506 - Winchelsea Works Winchelsea Road Dover CT17 9SS
Use of site as a road haulage storage and distribution centre to load and unload HGVs and express vans including the open storage of pallets and goods in transit (B8 Use). Security lighting.
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Winchelsea Works Winchelsea Road Dover CT17 9SS
The proposed use will be to further the business of D Nuttall Uk ltd in its transport storage and logistics business. The site we will be used to load and unload HGV vehicles and express vans along wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 48 Markland Road Dover CT17 9LY
Erection of a second storey extension to existing bungalow, two storey and single storey rear extensions (existing conservatory and dormer windows to be demolished)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 233 Folkestone Road Dover CT17 9SL
Change of use to increase an existing HMO from 6 to10
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 114 Folkestone Road Dover CT17 9SP
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 - - 12 Astor Avenue Dover CT17 0AR
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of condition 3 (restricted use) of planning permission 25/00902 for "Erection of detached outbuilding to front of property" for an amended positio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - North Street Dover Kent
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of a 9m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-01-03
View full details - - 2 Underdown Road Dover Kent CT17 9QS
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - 163 - 165 Clarendon Place Dover CT17 9QF
Erection of two-storey rear, single storey rear extensions, 2 rooflights to front roofslope, rear dormer window, garage conversion to habitable space, and associated external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 166 Clarendon Place Dover CT17 9QE
Erection of a rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.80m, for which the maximum height would be 3.41m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.42m
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 66 Noahs Ark Road Dover CT17 0NL
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 22/00917 for "the erection of an attached dwelling" to allow for the enlargement of the approved dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 239-241 Westbank Guest House Folkestone Road Dover CT17 9LL
Change of use and conversion from guest house into 2 residential dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-01-29
View full details - - Land Outside 140 -142 Folkestone Road Dover Kent
Regulation 5 notification for the installation of fixed line broadband apparatus
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-10-31
View full details - - OS 63 Douglas Road Dover CT17 0BB
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of 10m wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - 12 Belgrave Road Dover CT17 9QY
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-01-03
View full details - - 233 Folkestone Road Dover CT17 9SL
Change of use from residential to guest house (Use Class C1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2022-12-05
View full details - - 225 Folkestone Road Dover CT17 9SL
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the change of use to C3(B)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2022-10-28
View full details - - 215 Folkestone Road Dover CT17 9SL
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension and detached garage (existing garage to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2022-09-30
View full details - - 120 Folkestone Road Dover CT17 9SP
Change of use to 12 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2022-04-05
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A brief summary of Tower Hamlets in Kent
Tower Hamlets is a vibrant London borough located on the north bank of the River Thames, just east of the City of London. It encompasses a significant portion of the traditional East End and features the regenerated London Docklands area. As of mid-2019, the borough's population was estimated at 324,745, highlighting its dynamic community and urban development potential, which is relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Dover district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Tower Hamlets a particularly low-crime area.
Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Folkestone Warren SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Tower Hamlets 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.
Planning Activity in Tower Hamlets
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Tower Hamlets. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Tower Hamlets.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tower Hamlets were full planning applications (16), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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