Furleigh Cross, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Furleigh Cross, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £404,445 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 026B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Furleigh Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Furleigh Cross.
- 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 Furleigh Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Furleigh Cross.
- - Furleigh Farmhouse Furleigh Farm Salwayash DT6 5JF
Demolition of the existing linked outbuilding and new single storey extensions and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Strode Manor Farm Bowood Cross South Bowood To Emmanuels Cross Netherbury DT6 5NG
Replacement 3no. windows to first floor and install 3no. timber double doors to ground floor of Building B. Erect 2no. swallow nesting boxes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Furleigh Cross in Dorset
Furleigh Cross is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in Furleigh Cross show an average sale price of £404,445, 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 Furleigh Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Furleigh Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stoke Abbott. 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 Furleigh Cross includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Furleigh Cross 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.
Planning Activity in Furleigh Cross
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Furleigh Cross. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Furleigh Cross.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Furleigh Cross were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.