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Planning in Blandford Forum

Approved
92%
215 of 226 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blandford Forum in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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About Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is a historic market town located in Dorset, England, situated on the banks of the River Stour and approximately 13 miles northwest of Poole. As of the 2021 census, the town has a population of 10,355, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for various planning applications. The town has a population of approximately 10,607 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

Property prices in Blandford Forum show an average sale price of £378,292, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Blandford Forum has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blandford Forum 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.blandford-tc.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Blandford Forum, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 250 planning applications were submitted near Blandford Forum. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were tree works (118), full planning applications (48), listed building and heritage (30). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blandford Forum?
In the last 24 months, 250 planning applications were submitted near Blandford Forum. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blandford Forum?
The average planning decision time near Blandford Forum is 41 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 Blandford Forum?
The planning approval rate near Blandford Forum is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blandford Forum?
The most common type of planning application near Blandford Forum is tree works applications, with 118 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blandford Forum?
You can search and track planning applications near Blandford Forum on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.