What percentage of planning applications does Dover approve?

Dover approves approximately 93% of planning applications, based on 4,626 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Dover decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 4,626 planning decisions published by Dover.

What is the refusal rate for Dover planning applications?

Dover refuses approximately 7% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Dover?

The typical planning application in Dover takes 7.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 6,656 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Dover compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Dover

Data last updated December 2025. We’re working on a refresh.

9 months ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension (conservatory demolished)

25/01192 · Aylesham, Eythorne And Shepherdswell

Approved

9 months ago

Erection of a detached garden room

25/01222 · Walmer

Approved

9 months ago

Erection of a single storey front/side extension for ancillary use as an annexe

25/01189 · Sandwich

Approved

9 months ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension (existing conservatory to be demolish

25/01181 · Dover Downs And River

Approved

9 months ago

Prune back to trunk selected lateral branches overhanging garage roof of one Syc

25/01162 · Aylesham, Eythorne And Shepherdswell

Approved

9 months ago

Erection of a front porch

25/01147 · Guston Kingsdown St Margarets-at-Cliffe

Approved

9 months ago

Erection of a plantroom for the installation of 180kW woodchip biomass boiler wi

25/01098 · Little Stour And Ashstone

Approved

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This page analyses 4,626 planning decisions made by Dover, from January 2020 to December 2025. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Dover planning approval rates page.

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