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10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Acton · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Acton Field Langton Matravers BH19 3HRAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 3 of planning application 6/1982/0463 (Station of a Caravan) to allow for replacement of existing caravan with a new caravan ( with removal of condition 3 of planning permission 6/2017/0573 to allow the caravan to be lived in 12 months a year )Variation of ConditionReceived 23 Oct 2026P/VOC/2026/05956
- French Grass House Kingston Road Worth Matravers BH19 3JPAwaiting decisionErect car portHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 19 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05813
- Turnpike House Kingston Road Worth Matravers Swanage BH19 3JRAwaiting decisionErect detached garageHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 13 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05639
- The Knap Access Road From B3069 To Priests Way Langton Matravers BH19 3JSApprovedConversion of existing single storey garage to living accommodation. Modifications to existing porch, fenestration, additional short length of garden wall and provision of EV charging point.Householder Planning PermissionReceived 11 Sep 2026Decided 6 Nov 2026P/HOU/2026/05029
- 1 Acton Vale The Lane Langton Matravers BH19 3JUApprovedT1 Elder - Fell.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 27 Aug 2026Decided 21 Sep 2026P/TRC/2026/04726
Planning in Acton
Only 7 decisions near Acton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Acton in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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BH19 177 applications in the last 12 months
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About Acton
Acton is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Langton Matravers on the picturesque Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, southern England. This charming area is characterized by its rural landscape and proximity to local amenities, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications and developments in the region. It sits within the Langton Matravers district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Acton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Acton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Acton has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Acton.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2), amendments (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).