How long do planning decisions take near Crooked Withies?

The average planning decision time near Crooked Withies is 49 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 Crooked Withies?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Crooked Withies?

The most common type of planning application near Crooked Withies is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Crooked Withies?

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Crooked Withies, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Crooked Withies, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Crooked Withies 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

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £470,054 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Crooked Withies.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Crooked Withies based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Crooked Withies in Dorset

Crooked Withies is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Crooked Withies show an average sale price of £470,054, 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 Crooked Withies a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Crooked Withies includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holt and West Moors Heaths SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 5 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 5 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 Crooked Withies

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Crooked Withies. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Crooked Withies.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Crooked Withies were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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