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Planning in Fleet

Only 7 decisions near Fleet in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fleet in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 92 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

Property prices in Fleet show an average sale price of £425,415, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fleet a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Fleet has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fleet 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fleet, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Fleet.

The most common types were tree works (4), amendments (3), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fleet?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Fleet.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fleet?
The most common type of planning application near Fleet is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fleet?
You can search and track planning applications near Fleet on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.