East Holme, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Holme, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About East Holme
East Holme is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately midway between Wool and Wareham. Centered around the prominent Holme Priory, the village is home to a small community, with an estimated population of just 50 residents as of 2013. This tranquil setting may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 42 (2021)
District: Dorset
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near East Holme.
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 033E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Holme.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Holme.
- 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 Holme based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near East Holme.
- - Beehive Cottage Holmebridge To East Holme Holmebridge BH20 6AF
Construct extensions and alterations to the dwellinghouse. Construct detached garage with room / office above
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of East Holme in Dorset
East Holme is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately midway between Wool and Wareham. Centered around the prominent Holme Priory, the village is home to a small community, with an estimated population of just 50 residents as of 2013. This tranquil setting may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 42 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in East Holme 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 Holme a particularly low-crime area.
East Holme has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Holme. 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 Holme includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Povington and Grange Heaths SSSI, River Frome SSSI, Worgret Heath SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 5 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 4 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 Holme 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 Holme
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near East Holme. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Holme may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 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 Holme were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Holmebridge planning applications
- Worgret planning applications
- West Holme planning applications
- East Stoke planning applications
- Rushton planning applications
- Binnegar planning applications
- Cold Harbour planning applications
- Creech planning applications
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.