How long do planning decisions take near Crendell?

The average planning decision time near Crendell 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 Crendell?

The planning approval rate near Crendell is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Crendell?

The most common type of planning application near Crendell is amendment applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Crendell?

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Crendell, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Crendell, Dorset.

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About Crendell

Crendell is a small hamlet located within the civil parish of Alderholt in Dorset, England, near the Dorset-Hampshire border. Situated approximately 2.5 miles north of Verwood, Crendell offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local infrastructure.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £388,779 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
LSOA: New Forest 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Crendell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Crendell.

- Southern Wood Crendell Fordingbridge SP6 3EB
Non Material Amendment: Adjustment to footprint in northern corner of property to square off walls to planning permission P/HOU/2024/03003 : Extend and replace roof including new dormer window and roo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-25
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- Ley Farm Crendell SP6 3EB
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building into a single residential dwelling (use class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-08
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- Ley Farm From Ashes Farm Access To Lane Leading To Londonderry Cottages Crendell Dorset SP6 3EB
Certificate of Lawfulness for continued occupation in excess of 10 years in breach of 3/06/1352/FUL condition no. 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Crendell in Dorset

Property prices in Crendell show an average sale price of £388,779, 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 Crendell a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Crendell includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cranborne Common SSSI, Moors River System SSSI, Boulsbury Wood SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. 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 Crendell

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Crendell. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Crendell.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Crendell were amendments (2), outline applications (1).

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