How long do planning decisions take near Hooke?

The average planning decision time near Hooke is 64 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 Hooke?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hooke?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hooke?

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Hooke, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hooke, Dorset.

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About Hooke

Hooke is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, approximately 7 miles northeast of Bridport. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Hooke, a tributary of the River Frome, the area is surrounded by the rolling chalk hills of the Dorset Downs. As of the 2011 census, Hooke had a population of 157, making it a small but charming community for potential planning applications.

Population: 149 (2021)

District: Dorset

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Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 019D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hooke.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hooke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hooke.

- St Francis Cottage Higher Street Lane Hooke DT8 3NX
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and minor internal remodelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Hooke in Dorset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hooke a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hooke includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rampisham Down SSSI, Aunt Mary's Bottom SSSI, Mapperton and Poorton Vales SSSI and 1 more; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): West Dorset Alder Woods. 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 Hooke

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hooke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Hooke slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hooke were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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