How long do planning decisions take near Bluntshay?

The average planning decision time near Bluntshay is 33 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 Bluntshay?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bluntshay?

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

How can I track planning applications near Bluntshay?

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Bluntshay, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bluntshay, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £404,445 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 026B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bluntshay.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bluntshay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bluntshay.

- Shave Cross Inn Shave Cross to Junction Dodges Orchard Shave Cross DT6 6HW
Change of use from public house to residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), no internal or external works proposed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
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A brief summary of Bluntshay in Dorset

Bluntshay is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Bluntshay show an average sale price of £404,445, 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 Bluntshay a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bluntshay includes 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 Bluntshay

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bluntshay. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

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

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bluntshay were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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