How long do planning decisions take near East Orchard?

The average planning decision time near East Orchard is 66 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 East Orchard?

The planning approval rate near East Orchard is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Orchard?

The most common type of planning application near East Orchard is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Orchard?

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East Orchard, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Orchard, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Orchard are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Orchard

East Orchard is a quaint village and parish located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of Dorset, England. Nestled between the hilltop town of Shaftesbury and the riverside town of Sturminster Newton, it is home to an estimated population of just 100 residents as of 2013. For administrative purposes, East Orchard is part of a Group Parish Council that includes the neighbouring villages of West Orchard and Margaret Marsh, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications.

Population: 151 (2021)

District: North Dorset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £344,189 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
LSOA: Wiltshire 061A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Orchard.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Orchard.

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 Orchard based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near East Orchard.

- Swainscombe Church Lane East Orchard SP7 0LE
Erect steel portal frame building for storage of hay & machinery
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-05
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- Pennyclose Farm Church Lane East Orchard SP7 0LP
Conversion of barn to 4 no. dwellings and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-14
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- Buildings At Trapdoor Farm Village Road To Trapdoor And Henbury Farm - Access Road East Orchard
Change of use and conversion of agricultural buildings to 3no. dwellings (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of East Orchard in Dorset

Property prices in East Orchard show an average sale price of £344,189, 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 Orchard a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in East Orchard

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near East Orchard. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Orchard may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 66 days on average, decisions near East Orchard slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near East Orchard were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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