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Planning in Coldharbour

Approved
95%
18 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Coldharbour

Postcode districts

DT4 238 applications in the last 12 monthsDT3 224 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Coldharbour

Coldharbour is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Coldharbour area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Coldharbour a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Coldharbour has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coldharbour 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 Coldharbour, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Coldharbour. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), tree works (6), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Coldharbour?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Coldharbour. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Coldharbour?
The average planning decision time near Coldharbour is 40 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 Coldharbour?
The planning approval rate near Coldharbour is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Coldharbour?
The most common type of planning application near Coldharbour is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Coldharbour?
You can search and track planning applications near Coldharbour on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.