How long do planning decisions take near East Stour?

The average planning decision time near East Stour is 45 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 Stour?

The planning approval rate near East Stour is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near East Stour is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Stour?

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East Stour, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Stour, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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

About East Stour

East Stour is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, approximately two miles south of Gillingham. Nestled in the picturesque Blackmore Vale, it lies half a mile from the River Stour and is conveniently situated along the A30 road, which connects London to Penzance. With a population of 573 as recorded in the 2011 census, East Stour offers a charming rural setting that may be relevant for planning applications and local development initiatives.

Population: 603 (2021)

District: Dorset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £323,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Stour.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stour based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near East Stour.

- Former Calf Shed Scotchey Hill East Stour
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 1no. dwelling (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of East Stour in Dorset

Property prices in East Stour show an average sale price of £323,000, 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 Stour a particularly low-crime area.

East Stour has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stour Provost, West Stour. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in East Stour

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near East Stour. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near East Stour.

The average decision time of 45 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 Stour were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (9), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 21 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Withdrawn: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 2 applications

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