Dover is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #67 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Dover decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #111 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #102 of 292

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #67 of 292

34%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #86 of 292

75%

Minor dwellings approved

88 decided (1-9 homes)

85%

Major dwellings approved

20 decided (10+ homes)

84%

Change of use approved

62 decided

784

Total decisions

75 refused in 2025