How long do planning decisions take near Grange?

The average planning decision time near Grange is 46 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 Grange?

The planning approval rate near Grange is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Grange?

The most common type of planning application near Grange is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Grange?

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Grange, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Grange, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £441,641 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
LSOA: Dorset 025D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Grange.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Grange based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Grange.

- Sunny Lawn Furzehill Colehill BH21 4HT
Non-material amendment - Remove two roof light windows on east roof slope of the garage and replace entire gargage roof with solar roof tiles to planning permission P/FUL/2022/06517 (Erect replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Stocks Corner House Smugglers Lane Furzehill BH21 4HB
Orangery extension with flat roof and lanterns to south west elevation and detached garage with pitched roof to east boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Stocks Cottage Furzehill Colehill BH21 4HD
Non-material amendment to Approved Permission 3/20/1515/HOU (Two storey extension to rear, internal alterations, demolition of conservatory and two storey extension in place (amended plans)) to insert
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-15
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- 2 Harriets Gift Grange Colehill Wimborne BH21 4HS
Erect single storey rear extension and carry out internal alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-12
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- Sunny Lawn Furzehill Colehill BH21 4HT
Erect replacement dwelling and garage (with variation to condition 2 of planning permission P/FUL/2022/06517 to make changes to the roof structure to simplify the form, changes to fenestration and del
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-31
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- Leoni Furzehill Colehill Wimborne BH21 4HT
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Grange in Dorset

Grange is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Grange show an average sale price of £441,641, 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 Grange a particularly low-crime area.

Grange has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burts Hill-Merrifield. 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 Grange includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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 Grange

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Grange. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Grange.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Grange were full planning applications (4), amendments (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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