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Planning in Western Heights

Approved
92%
46 of 48 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Western Heights in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.

Decided by Dover District CouncilCouncil page

Around Western Heights

Postcode districts

CT17 89 applications in the last 12 monthsCT16 143 applications in the last 12 monthsCT14 338 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dover District Council

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About Western Heights

Western Heights is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Western Heights show an average sale price of £265,700, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Western Heights a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Western Heights has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Western Heights 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 Western Heights, 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, 138 planning applications were submitted near Western Heights. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (36), discharge of conditions (26), listed building and heritage (14). 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).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Western Heights?
In the last 24 months, 138 planning applications were submitted near Western Heights. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Western Heights?
The average planning decision time near Western Heights is 65 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 Western Heights?
The planning approval rate near Western Heights is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Western Heights?
The most common type of planning application near Western Heights is full planning applications, with 36 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Western Heights?
You can search and track planning applications near Western Heights on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.