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Planning in Dordon

Approved
88%
15 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dordon in the last 24 months, from North Warwickshire Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Dordon

Postcode districts

B78 117 applications in the last 12 monthsCV9 159 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Warwickshire Borough Council

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About Dordon

Dordon is a village and civil parish in North Warwickshire, England, situated near the Staffordshire border and along the A5 national route. It is adjacent to the larger village of Polesworth and close to other towns such as Tamworth and Atherstone. The population of Dordon was 3,225 in 2001 and slightly declined to 3,215 by the 2011 census, making it a small but established community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,215 (2011 estimate). It sits within the North Warwickshire district.

Dordon covers an area of approximately 870.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dordon 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 Dordon, 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 Dordon. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), advertising consent (3), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Dordon?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Dordon. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Dordon?
The average planning decision time near Dordon is 76 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 Dordon?
The planning approval rate near Dordon is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Dordon?
The most common type of planning application near Dordon is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Dordon?
You can search and track planning applications near Dordon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.