How long do planning decisions take near Horton Heath?

The average planning decision time near Horton Heath is 29 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 Horton Heath?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Horton Heath?

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

How can I track planning applications near Horton Heath?

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Horton Heath, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Horton Heath, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Horton Heath are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Horton Heath

Horton Heath is a quaint village in Dorset, England, located just one mile from Three Legged Cross and two miles from Horton. The village features a main road flanked by two paved lanes, Slough Lane and an unnamed road, alongside several farms that contribute to its rural charm. This peaceful setting offers potential opportunities for planning applications related to agricultural development or housing in the area.

District: Horton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £470,054 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
LSOA: Dorset 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Horton Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Horton Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Horton Heath in Dorset

Property prices in Horton Heath show an average sale price of £470,054, 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 Horton Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Horton Heath includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moors River System SSSI, Holt and West Moors Heaths SSSI, Verwood Heaths SSSI and 1 more; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 5 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. 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 Horton Heath

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Horton Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

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

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Horton Heath were full planning applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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