How long do planning decisions take near Borough The?

The average planning decision time near Borough The 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 Borough The?

The planning approval rate near Borough The is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Borough The?

The most common type of planning application near Borough The is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Borough The?

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Borough The, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Borough The, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Borough The are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Borough The.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Borough The based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Borough The.

- Naish Farm Stony Lane Holwell DT9 5LJ
Convert part of an existing barn into 2no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-29
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- Penny Farm Cottage Stony Lane Holwell DT9 5LJ
Erect agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-13
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- Penny Farm Cottage Stony Lane Holwell Dorset DT9 5LJ
Erect agricultural building and extend agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Borough The in Dorset

Borough The is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

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

Borough The has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishop's Caundle. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Borough The 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.

Planning Activity in Borough The

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Borough The. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Borough The.

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 Borough The were outline applications (6), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

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