How long do planning decisions take near Grove?

The average planning decision time near Grove is 40 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 Grove?

The planning approval rate near Grove is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Grove?

The most common type of planning application near Grove is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Grove?

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Grove, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Grove, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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District: Portland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 048A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Grove.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Grove based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Grove.

- 2 Augusta Close Portland DT5 1DF
Erect dwelling - (with variation of Condition 7 of planning permission no. WP/20/00624/FUL to erect first floor extension over garage to form a 4th bedroom).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-07
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P/VOC/2026/01747 - 2 Augusta Close Portland DT5 1DF
Erect dwelling - (with variation of Condition 7 of planning permission no. WP/20/00624/FUL to erect first floor extension over garage to form a 4th bedroom).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-07
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- Admiralty Quarry Easton Lane Portland
Application to complete the restoration of Admiralty Quarry by continuing infilling with inert waste (with variation of conditions 2, 4, 21, 22, 23 and 25 of planning permission 12/00114/WASTE to amen
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-28
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- St Peters Church Grove Road Portland DT5 1DB
T2 Sycamore - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-23
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- St Peters Church Grove Road Portland DT5 1DB
T8 - Sycamore Prune back the Eastern side of the crown by a maximum of 1.5m to achieve a flowing profile.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-04
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- 26 Augusta Road Portland DT5 1DE
Erect first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-25
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A brief summary of Grove in Dorset

Grove is a settlement located in Dorset, England. It sits within the Portland district.

Property prices in Grove show an average sale price of £234,660, 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 Grove a particularly low-crime area.

Grove has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Portland (Easton), Weston, The Grove, Underhill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Grove includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nicodemus Heights SSSI, Isle of Portland SSSI; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Isle of Portland to Studland Cliffs, Studland to Portland. 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 Grove

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Grove. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grove may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Grove were tree works (7), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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