How long do planning decisions take near Hilfield?

The average planning decision time near Hilfield is 28 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 Hilfield?

The planning approval rate near Hilfield is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hilfield?

The most common type of planning application near Hilfield is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hilfield?

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Hilfield, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hilfield, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hilfield are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hilfield

Hilfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, nestled beneath the scenic scarp face of the Dorset Downs, approximately 7 miles south of Sherborne. With a small population of around 50, as estimated by Dorset County Council in 2013, Hilfield offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.

Population: 65 (2021)

District: Dorset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 022E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hilfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hilfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Hilfield in Dorset

Property prices in Hilfield show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Hilfield a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hilfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Batcombe Down SSSI; 10 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.

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Planning Activity in Hilfield

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hilfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

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

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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

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