East Morden, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Morden, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Morden are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Morden
East Morden is a civil parish located in south Dorset, approximately 6 miles (10 km) north-west of Poole. As of the 2011 census, it comprises 141 households and has a population of 323 residents, making it a small but established community for potential planning and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £449,070 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 033D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Morden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Morden.
- 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 Morden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near East Morden.
- - Morden Rickyard Horse Pond Lane East Morden
Change of use of the barn to form one dwelling, demolition of modern open barn and enclosed building, erection of a garage and summer house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Morden Rickyard Horse Pond Lane East Morden
Change of use of the barn to form one dwelling, demolition of modern open barn and enclosed building, erection of a garage and summer house
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Church Cottage Higher Street East Morden BH20 7DW
T050 English Ash - Fell. T060 English Ash - Fell. T062 English Ash - Fell. T066 English Ash - Fell. T068 English Ash - Fell. T069 English Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 70 Horse Pond Lane East Morden BH20 7DP
Conversion of store to garden room. Replacement windows. Proposed timber outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 76 Horse Pond Lane East Morden BH20 7DP
Demolition of buildings and removal of lawful mobile home, replace with studio space ancillary to the dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 70 Horse Pond Lane East Morden BH20 7DP and 67 Higher Street East Morden BH20 7DR
G1 Yew, Hazel and Hawthorn - Remove to ground level. G2 Rear boundary hedge (located 67 Higher Street) - Reduce height to 7ft (to include all trees and shrubs).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of East Morden in Dorset
East Morden is a civil parish located in south Dorset, approximately 6 miles (10 km) north-west of Poole. As of the 2011 census, it comprises 141 households and has a population of 323 residents, making it a small but established community for potential planning and development considerations.
Property prices in East Morden show an average sale price of £449,070, 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 Morden a particularly low-crime area.
East Morden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Morden. 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 Morden includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Morden 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 Morden
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near East Morden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Morden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 25 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 Morden were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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