How long do planning decisions take near Fleet?

The average planning decision time near Fleet is 22 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 Fleet?

The planning approval rate near Fleet is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fleet?

The most common type of planning application near Fleet is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fleet?

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Fleet, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fleet, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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About Fleet

Fleet is a quaint village and civil parish located in south Dorset, England, roughly 2.5 miles west of Weymouth. Comprising several small settlements, including East Fleet, West Fleet, Fleet House, and Fleet Common, it lies adjacent to The Fleet, a brackish lagoon behind Chesil Beach. With a population estimated at just 60 residents in 2013, Fleet's unique coastal setting and historical significance as an inlet make it a noteworthy consideration for local planning applications.

Population: 92 (2021)

District: Dorset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £493,336 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 036B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fleet.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fleet based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Fleet.

- Kismet Fleet Road Fleet DT3 4EB
Ash (T1) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-12
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- Fleet Wood Fleet Road Fleet DT3 4EB
Remove saplings to create a 2m clearance around the barns circumference
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Fleet in Dorset

Property prices in Fleet show an average sale price of £493,336, 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 Fleet a particularly low-crime area.

Fleet has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chickerell. 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 Fleet includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crookhill Brick Pit SSSI, Chesil & The Fleet SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Crookhill Brick Pit, Chesil & The Fleet; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chesil Beach & the Fleet; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chesil Beach & the Fleet. 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 Fleet

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Fleet. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 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 Fleet.

The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fleet were tree works (3), amendments (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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