East Burton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Burton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £410,969 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 033C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Burton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Burton.
- 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 East Burton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near East Burton.
- - Shangrila Baileys Drove Wool Wareham BH20 6EP
Remove and replace roof to facilitate loft conversion and a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - The Gables Dorchester Road Wool BH20 6EL
Demolition of existing dwelling and erect 4no. dwellings with associated access and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Land North of Dorchester Road Dorchester Road Wool
EIA Scoping Request under Reg 15 of the EIA Regulations, requesting Dorset Council as the relevant planning authority confirm in writing their opinion as to the scope, and the level of detail, of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 9 Sandhills Crescent Wool BH20 6HB
Single storey rear extension and replacement garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Mabrouk East Burton Road Wool BH20 6HF
Demolition of existing small rear extension and outbuilding, Proposed single storey rear extension as per the proposed submitted drawings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Land off East Burton Road, Wool, Wareham
Development of 35 new homes, together with the provision of associated pedestrian and vehicle access, infrastructure, drainage, open space, landscaping and ancillary and related development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-04-30
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A brief summary of East Burton in Dorset
East Burton is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in East Burton show an average sale price of £410,969, 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 East Burton a particularly low-crime area.
East Burton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wool. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around East Burton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Frome SSSI, Turners Puddle Heath SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 1 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Burton 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.
Planning Activity in East Burton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near East Burton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Burton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Burton were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.