Dover in Kent includes Dover town, Deal, and Sandwich. Famous for the White Cliffs, historic castles, and port heritage. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, residential extensions, and conservation projects.
In the last year Dover decided 732 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 89% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 70% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Dover performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Dover’s chalk cliffs, rolling downland, and rural hinterlands are visually prominent and safeguarded against development.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Parts of Dover district drain to the Stodmarsh designated sensitive catchment, requiring both nitrogen and phosphorus neutrality for new residential development in those areas.
Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Dover in Kent includes Dover town, Deal, and Sandwich. Famous for the White Cliffs, historic castles, and port heritage. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, residential extensions, and conservation projects.
In the last year Dover decided 732 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 89% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 70% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Dover performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Dover’s chalk cliffs, rolling downland, and rural hinterlands are visually prominent and safeguarded against development.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Parts of Dover district drain to the Stodmarsh designated sensitive catchment, requiring both nitrogen and phosphorus neutrality for new residential development in those areas.
Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
