Windows and doors in Dover
2,920 applications since 2016. 2,498 approved and 190 refused. Refused: about 1 in 14 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 211 | 143 | 11 |
| 2025 | 278 | 241 | 22 |
| 2024 | 288 | 244 | 23 |
| 2023 | 250 | 207 | 9 |
| 2022 | 318 | 280 | 21 |
| 2021 | 359 | 323 | 20 |
| 2020 | 278 | 248 | 19 |
| 2019 | 273 | 249 | 9 |
| 2018 | 241 | 218 | 12 |
| 2017 | 209 | 171 | 15 |
| 2016 | 215 | 174 | 29 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Cason Green Associates | 65 | 65 |
| Smith Group Kent Ltd | 24 | 26 |
| Tilby Design Ltd. | 24 | 25 |
| Manse Designs Ltd | 18 | 20 |
| Lynn Davis Architects | 15 | 15 |
| James Clague Architects | 13 | 13 |
| LT Drawing Services Ltd | 12 | 17 |
| Anthony Swaine Architecture Ltd | 12 | 12 |
| White Cliffs Architectural Design | 11 | 11 |
| Halshaw Architecture Ltd. | 10 | 10 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepway | 0 | 0 | none |
| Thanet | 2,162 | 259 | about 1 in 9 |