How long do planning decisions take near Aller?

The average planning decision time near Aller is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Aller?

The planning approval rate near Aller is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Aller?

The most common type of planning application near Aller is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Aller?

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Aller, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aller, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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About Aller

Aller is a village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, nestled at an elevation of 135 metres within a small valley that drains the chalk hills of the eastern Dorset Downs. Approximately 8 miles west-southwest of Blandford Forum, it is close to Bulbarrow Hill, which lies just 1.5 miles to the north. As of the 2011 census, Aller and its surrounding area, including Ansty, comprised 231 dwellings and a population of 477, making it a quaint and potentially appealing location for planning applications.

District: Hilton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £330,819 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 022A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Aller.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aller.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aller based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Aller.

- Cross Lanes Bungalow, Workshop Cross Lanes Melcombe Bingham DT2 7NZ
Erect extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Vine Cottage Hartfoot Lane Ansty DT2 7PE
Retain erection of greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-25
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- 9 Hartfoot Close Ansty Dorset DT2 7TY
Certificate of lawfulness for erection of rear extension & patio area (demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Aller in Dorset

Property prices in Aller show an average sale price of £330,819, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aller a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Aller includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lyscombe and Highdon SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Aller

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Aller. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aller may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Aller were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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