Search Folke planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Folke · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Rose And Crown Longburton DT9 5PDAwaiting decisionAlterations to first-floor guest accommodation comprising the formation of en-suite facilities within three existing bedrooms, associated internal partitions, door openings and service installations, two external ventilation outlets, and the opening up of a previously concealed fireplaceListed Building ConsentReceived 3 Nov 2026P/LBC/2026/06177
- West Hall House Longburton DT9 5PFAwaiting decisionInternal & external alterations, including minor interior alterations to a window & installation of a flue on the southwest elevation, with minor alterations to the Entrance Hall, East Hall, WC/Cloak Room and the Middle Hall, including timber panellingListed Building ConsentReceived 19 Oct 2026P/LBC/2026/05749
- West Hall House Longburton DT9 5PFAwaiting decisionInternal & external alterations, including minor interior alterations to a window & installation of a flue on the southwest elevation, with minor alterations to the Entrance Hall, East Hall, WC/Cloak Room and the Middle Hall, including timber panellingHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 19 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05748
- Longwood Folke Lane Alweston Sherborne DT9 5HRAwaiting decisionDischarge requirements of planning obligation dated 31/10/1997 relating to planning permission number 1/N/1996/0274 to Develop land by the erection of a dwelling and attached garage. Construct new vehicular and pedestrian access, concerning the occupancy condition.Modify Or Discharge A Planning ObligationReceived 14 Sep 2026P/MPO/2026/05268
- East View Longburton Sherborne DT9 5NZApprovedDemolish existing bungalow and erect new dwellingFull Planning ApplicationReceived 20 Aug 2026Decided 6 Nov 2026P/FUL/2026/04396
Planning in Folke
Only 8 decisions near Folke in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Folke in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Folke
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DT9 332 applications in the last 12 months
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About Folke
Folke is a parish located in Dorset, southern England, nestled within the picturesque Blackmore Vale, just 3.5 miles southeast of Sherborne. Covering an area of 2,120 acres (8.6 km²), the parish includes the villages of Folke and Alweston, as well as the hamlet of Bishops Down, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development. The settlement has a population of approximately 321 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Folke show an average sale price of £450,471, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Folke area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Folke a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Folke has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Folke 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 Folke, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Folke.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).