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Planning in Crab Orchard

Approved
73%
8 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Crab Orchard

Postcode districts

BH21 571 applications in the last 12 monthsBH31 128 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Crab Orchard

Crab Orchard is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Crab Orchard has 25 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Crab Orchard. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

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

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Crab Orchard?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Crab Orchard. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Crab Orchard?
The average planning decision time near Crab Orchard is 62 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 Crab Orchard?
The planning approval rate near Crab Orchard is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Crab Orchard?
The most common type of planning application near Crab Orchard is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Crab Orchard?
You can search and track planning applications near Crab Orchard on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.