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Planning in Blandford St Mary

Approved
89%
108 of 117 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Blandford St Mary

Blandford St Mary is a civil parish and village in Dorset, situated on the south bank of the River Stour, directly across from Blandford Forum. The village, which has a population of 1,233 according to the 2001 census, developed around the Badger Brewery, owned by Hall and Woodhouse. The surrounding electoral ward, 'Portman,' includes notable landmarks such as Bryanston School and extends towards Thornicombe, with a total ward population of 2,436. This vibrant area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its growth and community features. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,582 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

The area around Blandford St Mary 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 St Mary 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Blandford St Mary, 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, 130 planning applications were submitted near Blandford St Mary. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were tree works (41), full planning applications (34), listed building and heritage (24). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blandford St Mary?
In the last 24 months, 130 planning applications were submitted near Blandford St Mary. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blandford St Mary?
The average planning decision time near Blandford St Mary is 51 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 St Mary?
The planning approval rate near Blandford St Mary is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blandford St Mary?
The most common type of planning application near Blandford St Mary is tree works applications, with 41 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blandford St Mary?
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