How long do planning decisions take near East Stoke?

The average planning decision time near East Stoke is 29 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 Stoke?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near East Stoke is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Stoke?

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East Stoke, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Stoke, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Stoke are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Stoke

East Stoke is a quaint village located in Dorset, England, situated three miles west of Wareham and two miles east of Wool. With a population of approximately 410 as of 2013, the civil parish offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications.

Population: 389 (2021)

District: Dorset

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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 027A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Stoke.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near East Stoke.

26/01037/PIP - Land At School Lane East Stoke
Application for permission in principle for a minimum of 4 dwellings and maximum of 5 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-07-06
- Manor Farm Caravan Park Church Lane East Stoke Wareham BH20 6AW
Request for a Screening Opinion under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England) Regulations 2017
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-22
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- Manor Farm Caravan Park Church Lane East Stoke BH20 6AW
EIA Screening Opinion for infrastructure development
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Holme Birch Holme Lane East Stoke BH20 6AP
Proposed works have been amended following a site meeting to the following; T1 Oak - Fell. No replacement. T2 Ash- Fell. No replacement T3 Silver Birch - Fell. No replacement. T4 Oak - Fell. No replac
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of East Stoke in Dorset

Property prices in East Stoke 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 Stoke a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around East Stoke includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Povington and Grange Heaths SSSI, Stokeford Heaths SSSI, River Frome SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 5 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.

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Planning Activity in East Stoke

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near East Stoke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

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

The average decision time of 29 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 Stoke were outline applications (2), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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