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Planning in Dewlands Common

Approved
86%
64 of 72 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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Around Dewlands Common

Postcode districts

BH31 128 applications in the last 12 monthsBH21 571 applications in the last 12 monthsBH13 471 applications in the last 12 monthsBH23 685 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Dewlands Common

Dewlands Common is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

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

The area around Dewlands Common has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dewlands Common 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 Dewlands Common, 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, 82 planning applications were submitted near Dewlands Common. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were tree works (51), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Dewlands Common?
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Dewlands Common. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Dewlands Common?
The average planning decision time near Dewlands Common is 36 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 Dewlands Common?
The planning approval rate near Dewlands Common is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Dewlands Common?
The most common type of planning application near Dewlands Common is tree works applications, with 51 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Dewlands Common?
You can search and track planning applications near Dewlands Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.