How long do planning decisions take near Hartmoor?

The average planning decision time near Hartmoor is 58 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 Hartmoor?

The planning approval rate near Hartmoor is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hartmoor?

The most common type of planning application near Hartmoor is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hartmoor?

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Hartmoor, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hartmoor, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hartmoor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hartmoor.

- Land South Of Brook Cottage Hartmoor Hill Buckhorn Weston
Erect agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-28
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A brief summary of Hartmoor in Dorset

Hartmoor is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Hartmoor show an average sale price of £306,380, 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 Hartmoor a particularly low-crime area.

Hartmoor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kington Magna. 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.

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Planning Activity in Hartmoor

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hartmoor. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Hartmoor.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Hartmoor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hartmoor were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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