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Dover planning applications
3,571 applications. 92% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,571 planning applications from Dover. 1,350 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 92% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Dover: 1,448 applications received in the last year, 1,350 decisions published.
Dover takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/00937 Awaiting decision
Units 4 - 6 Whitfield Court Honeywood Close White Cliffs Business Park Whitfield CT16 3PX
Display of a non illuminated free-standing post mounted sign
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26/00934 Awaiting decision
Dumbrill Farm Dumbrill Hill Wootton CT4 6ET
Prior approval for the erection of an agricultural building
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TC/26/00138 Awaiting decision
The Old Vicarage Padbrook Lane Elmstone CT3 1HE
T5 - T6 Laylandii To complete fell both trees. Minor dieback within crown and poor placement of tree causing shadowing on lawn. Both trees to be replaced with more suitable specimens.
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26/00520 Awaiting decision
20 The Close Lydden Dover CT15 7LD
Erection of a rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.60m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8m
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26/00930 Awaiting decision
Vicarage Farm Abbey Top West Langdon Dover CT15 5HE
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to the first floor balcony (existing greenhouse structure to be demolished)
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26/00929 Awaiting decision
The Wedge 41 Alexandra Road Capel Le Ferne CT18 7LS
Erection of a single storey side extension (existing garage and side extension to be demolished)
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26/00479 Awaiting decision
O/S 1 Wolfe Court Campbell Road Walmer Kent
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to install 12m medium wooden pole
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TC/26/00137 Awaiting decision
The Cross Farm House The Cross Eastry CT13 0HG
Works to trees in a Conservation Area
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26/00928 Awaiting decision
Poulton Close Industrial Estate 3 Poulton Close Dover CT17 0HL
Change of use from storage/warehouse distribution, (Use Class B8) Offices, Business, and Services (Use Class E) to a mixed use Class F1 (learning and non-residential institution) and F2 (local community uses) Multi-Purpose Community Hub and associated external alterations
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26/00921 Awaiting decision
20 Knights Templars Dover CT17 9DX
Erection of single storey side extension
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26/00920 Awaiting decision
Land South Of Seascape Church Cliff Kingsdown Kent
Erection of a two storey dwelling and detached annexe
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26/00925 Awaiting decision
Ferndown Stables Warren Lane Alkham CT15 7EE
Erection of a dwelling
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26/00922 Awaiting decision
21 Knights Templars Dover CT17 9DX
Erection of single storey side extension
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26/00478 Awaiting decision
O/S 47 Adelaide Road Elvington CT15 4DS
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of a 9m medium pole
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25/00666/A Awaiting decision
Tides Leisure Centre Park Avenue Deal CT14 9UU CT14 9UU
Non material amendment to planning application 25/00666 (Erection of replacement two-storey leisure building (including indoor swimming pool, fitness suite, studios, changing facilities and cafe) with link to existing sports hall and tennis centre complex, with associated landscaping works, following demolition of the existing pool building) for elevation, landscaping and layout amendments
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26/00916 Awaiting decision
38 Coombe Valley Road Dover CT17 0EX
Reducing the window openings on side elevation, alterations/replacement windows/doors, insertion of 4 dormer windows and 4 rooflights
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26/00913 Awaiting decision
2 Monastery Avenue Dover CT16 1AB
T1 - Sycamore: Fell, T2 and T3 - Lime: Re-pollard back to the main forks at eight metres above ground level. T4 - Holly: Fell, T5 - Beech: Crown thin by a maximum of 30% of Tree Preservation Order 5 of 1997
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26/00918 Awaiting decision
24 Redsull Avenue Deal CT14 9HU
Erection of a first floor rear extension
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26/00477 Awaiting decision
O/S 5 Waterlock Cottages Canterbury Road Wingham CT3 1BH
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of a 10m light pole
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TC/26/00136 Awaiting decision
Malthouse Cottage 184 Mongeham Road Great Mongeham CT14 9LP
T1 Willow - Fell
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26/00919 Awaiting decision
38 Coombe Valley Road Dover CT17 0EX
Prior Approval for change of use from commercial (Class E) to 5 flats (Class C3)
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TC/26/00135 Awaiting decision
The Old Coach House Coldred Road Eythorne CT15 4BE
Cherry tree in front garden Sycamore in the hedge on the road side of the Coldred road.
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26/00911 Awaiting decision
3 The Butchery Sandwich CT13 9DL
Erection of a single storey rear link extension with rooflight and side conservatory (existing shed to be demolished)
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26/00912 Awaiting decision
3 The Butchery Sandwich CT13 9DL
Erection of a single storey rear link extension incorporating 1no rooflight and conservatory extension. Replace rear window with door access.
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26/00914 Awaiting decision
Bartlemas 7 Dover Road Sandwich CT13 0BH
Demolition and rebuild of listed boundary wall following vehicle impact damage
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TC/26/00133 Awaiting decision
Mount Pleasant Butchers Lane Nonington CT15 4HB
Work to trees in a conservation area
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26/00910 Awaiting decision
1 Allenby Avenue Deal CT14 9AZ
Erection of a single storey side extension (existing side extension and shed to be demolished)
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CON/25/00976/B Awaiting decision
Land At New Park Straight Mile Betteshanger Northbourne
Discharge of condition 20 (archaeological mitigation) pursuant to application 25/00976 - Full planning application for the development of holiday lodges, associated amenity buildings, arrival centre and group spaces, the change of use of existing dwellings for ancillary office, staff accommodation and back-of-house operations, use of Northbourne Park Preparatory School for event functions, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements, new access and internal trails, car parking, and associated infrastructure
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CON/25/00976/A Awaiting decision
Land At New Park Straight Mile Betteshanger Northbourne
Discharge of condition 24 (Management of Contamination) pursuant to application 25/00976 - Full planning application for the development of holiday lodges, associated amenity buildings, arrival centre and group spaces, the change of use of existing dwellings for ancillary office, staff accommodation and back-of-house operations, use of Northbourne Park Preparatory School for event functions, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements, new access and internal trails, car parking, and associated infrastructure
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TC/26/00134 Awaiting decision
Carter House The Street Worth CT14 0DE
T1 - Contorted Willow - Work to tree in a conservation area
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26/00906 Awaiting decision
16 St Marys Road Walmer CT14 7QA
Reduce the whole crown by 2-3 metres of one Sycamore (T002) subject of TPO/65/00003
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26/00458 Awaiting decision
Communication Mast Deal Road Worth Kent
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) Class A part 16 of Schedule 2 for the installation of 1 omni antenna, 1 modem attached, 1 concentrator enclosure, 1 electric enclosure housing, 1 RCD isolator and 1 check meter and associated works.
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26/00907 Awaiting decision
12 King Edward Road Deal CT14 6QL
Erection of a single storey rear extension, replacement roof/rear dormer window to facilitate a loft conversion, insertion of a side window and internal alterations (existing conservatory to be demolished)
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26/00456 Awaiting decision
Molland Farm Molland Lane Ash Kent CT3 2HX
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for 1 SUEZ antenna fixed to proposed support pole fixed to existing tower, 1 SUEZ Modem fixed to support pole on tower, 1 ladder to be fixed between gantry poles, 1 SUEZ Concentrator enclosure on gantry pole, 1 electrical enclosure and cable ladder to be fixed to gantry support pole, ancillary feeder cables to be added
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26/00905 Awaiting decision
5 King Street Dover Kent CT16 1NW
Erection of mansard roof and first floor single storey extension to create an additional 3 apartments
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26/00900 Awaiting decision
The Colt Bungalow Durlock Bridge Farm Durlock Road Staple CT3 1JU
Erection of a single storey side extension including extension to first floor balcony with balustrade
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26/00901 Awaiting decision
Lyoakwood Meadows Warren Lane Ewell Minnis Dover CT15 7EB
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the change of use of land from grazing to holiday lets
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TC/26/00132 Awaiting decision
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Laureston Place Dover CT16 1QX
Works to trees in a conservation area
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21/00896/E Awaiting decision
Land West Of Matthews Close And East Of Southwall Road Deal Kent
Non material amendment to planning permission 21/00896 (Reserved matters application for the details of layout, scale, landscaping and appearance for the erection of 63 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission DOV/17/01530) to allow changes to apartment block type B (plots 48-52) and type C (plots 53-57) fenestration and internal layout
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26/00455 Awaiting decision
14/14A King Edward Road Deal CT14 6QL
Prune back to the boundary of one Silver Birch the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 2 of 2018.
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26/00897 Awaiting decision
13 Links Road Deal CT14 6QF
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension with new flue (existing conservatory to be demolished)
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26/00427 Awaiting decision
Coombe Lane Woodnesborough Kent
Proposed modification of the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding a Restricted Byway numbered EE505
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26/00892 Awaiting decision
2 Osier Ground Cottages Agester Lane Denton CT4 6NP
Erection of a 2 storey garage with first floor office space and basement (existing garage to be demolished)
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26/00894 Awaiting decision
Land At The Street East Langdon CT15 5JH
Reserved Matters application pursuant to outline permission DOV/23/01236 for 8 dwellings, associated drainage, landscaping and other works
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26/00895 Awaiting decision
Land At The Street East Langdon CT15 5JH
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 4 (visibility splay) of planning permission 23/01236 for "Outline planning application for erection of 8 dwellings (all matters reserved except access)" to revise the approved access
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26/00896 Awaiting decision
Ringwould House Church Lane Ringwould CT14 8FD
Re-roofing of central flat roof. Works to include: removal of existing roofing materials & replacement with lead; removal of existing timber substrate & framing & replacement with new; removal of dormer window; removal of existing & installation of new rainwater goods.
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CON/24/00257/D Awaiting decision
Land South East Of Great Cauldham Farm Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HQ
Discharge of condition 7 (pre-com DCMP) and 14 (Pre-com wheel washing facilities) pursuant to application
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CON/24/00257/E Awaiting decision
Land South East Of Great Cauldham Farm Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HQ
Discharge of condition 6 (pre-com archaeology) pursuant to application 24/00257 - Outline planning application for the erection of up to 90 dwellings with associated parking and infrastructure following demolition of existing dwelling; with all matters reserved except access.
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26/00419 Awaiting decision
O/S 16 And 3 Hayward Close Deal CT14 9PJ
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to install 8m and 9m wooden poles
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26/00890 Awaiting decision
Coppice Lodge Church Cliff Kingsdown CT14 8AT
Erection of a carport
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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TC/26/00120 Granted
Malthouse Cottage 184 Mongeham Road Great Mongeham CT14 9LP
Crown reduce by 1 metre overall and crown to 5 metres above ground level of one Magnolia tree situated within a conservation area.
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CON/20/00341/A Granted
269 Sandown Road Deal CT14 6QU
Discharge of condition 3 (Samples) and 5 (SUDs) pursuant to application 20/00341 - Erection of detached dwelling with integral garage and reconfiguration of site parking (existing garage to be demolished)
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26/00808 Granted
Telecommunication Mast Hobart Crescent Dover Kent
Notice under of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the removal of 6 existing antennas to be replaced with 9 proposed antennas
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CON/17/01523/D Granted
Former Buckland Hospital Coombe Valley Road Dover CT17 0HD
Discharge of condition 18 (SUDS verification) pursuant to application 17/01523 - Outline application for the erection of up to 150 dwellings (with all matters reserved)
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CON/25/00727/A Granted
Agricultural Building South East Of Beacon Hill House Beacon Lane Woodnesborough CT13 0PA
Discharge of condition 4 (landscaping scheme), 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), 6.2 (pre-development site walkover), 7 (Site Registration Form), 10 (Samples), 12 (LEMP), 13 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) pursuant to application 25/00727 - Erection of a dwelling (existing building demolished)
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26/00789 Granted
Driftwood 78 Wellington Parade Walmer CT14 8AB
Erection of a garage with solar panels to roof (existing garage to be demolished)
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BNG/25/00727 Granted
Agricultural Building South East Of Beacon Hill House Beacon Lane Woodnesborough CT13 0PA
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to application 25/00727 - Erection of a dwelling (existing building demolished)
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26/00742 Granted
Pembroke House Wass Drove Westmarsh CT3 2LW
Raised roof and insertion of rear dormer window to facilitate a loft conversion (part retrospective)
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26/00339 Granted
National Trust Land At The White Cliffs Langdon Cliffs Dover CT16 1HJ
Installation of 4 parking payment terminals and an automatic number plate recognition camera and erection of a wooden post
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TC/26/00115 Granted
St John The Evangelist Church Church Cliff Kingsdown CT14 8AT
Fell one dead Elm tree (T1) and one dead Ash tree (T2) both situated within a conservation area.
The full record
Decisions between 2011 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,088 decisions from Dover between 2011 and 2026, part of 3,571 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,496 granted against 200 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,152 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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11/00675 Decided
Mobile Classrooms At Kingsdwn & Ringwould Ce Primary School Glen Road Kingsdown
Retention of mobile classroom
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CON/18/01322/B Granted
The Former Magistrates Court Pencester Road Dover CT16 1BS
7 - Boundary Treatment
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CON/19/00663/E Granted
132 High Street Deal Kent CT14 6BE
6 - CMP
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CON/19/00663/D Granted
132 High Street Deal Kent CT14 6BE
5 - Bike Storage
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CON/19/00663/B Granted
132 High Street Deal Kent CT14 6BE
3 - Staircase Details
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CON/19/00663/C Granted
132 High Street Deal Kent CT14 6BE
4 - Refuse/recycling Storage
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19/00736/A Granted
23 The Strand Walmer CT14 7DX
Non-material amendment to DOV/19/00736 for the insertion of an additional window
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19/01458 Granted
The Wilderness Church Lane Stourmouth CT3 1HT
Installation of fixed-line broadband apparatus
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19/01455 Granted
53A Westcourt Lane Shepherdswell CT15 7PU
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
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19/01501 Withdrawn
Upper Goldstone Farm Cop Street Road Ash CT3 2DN
Prior approval for the change of use of 2no. agricultural buildings into 2no. dwellings
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 767 57%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 400 30%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 183 14%
Planning agents in Dover
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Leaf Tree Services Ltd 98% granted overall 81
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Cason Green Associates 97% granted overall 76
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Smith Group Kent Ltd 88% granted overall 74
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Manse Designs Ltd 92% granted overall 53
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Mark Jones Tree Surgery 98% granted overall 53
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CAD Solutions 88% granted overall 49
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Sika Tree Surgery 96% granted overall 29
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LT Drawing Services Ltd 85% granted overall 28
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Dover
- Alkham And Capel-le-Ferne 130
- Aylesham, Eythorne And Shepherdswell 312
- Buckland 46
- Dover Downs And River 197
- Eastry Rural 299
- Guston Kingsdown St Margarets-at-Cliffe 359
- Little Stour And Ashstone 422
- Maxton And Elms Vale 28
- Middle Deal 125
- Mill Hill 154
- North Deal 318
- Sandwich 364
- St Radigunds 69
- Tower Hamlets 27
- Town And Castle 218
- Walmer 202
- Whitfield 186
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Dover decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Dover decided 1350 planning applications. 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Dover?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 55 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Dover decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1350 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 57% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 86% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Dover decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3088 decisions from Dover between 2011 and 2026, out of 3,571 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Dover?
December 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 155 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Dover's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Dover: 3,571 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,350 decided, 92% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 1,448 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2011 and 2026: 3,088 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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