Langton Long Blandford, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Langton Long Blandford, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Langton Long Blandford 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 Langton Long Blandford
Langton Long Blandford, commonly referred to as Langton Long, is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, near the River Stour. Situated around three-quarters of a mile southeast of Blandford Forum, the parish had a population of 130 residents across 50 households as of the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 128 (2021)
District: North Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,480 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Langton Long Blandford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Langton Long Blandford.
- 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 Langton Long Blandford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Langton Long Blandford.
- - The Bield Lower Blandford St Mary Blandford Forum DT11 9ND
Oak - Remove fallen oak under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - The Bield Church Lane Lower Blandford St Mary DT11 9ND
Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - Clerkenwell House Church Lane Lower Blandford St Mary DT11 9ND
Restoration of dairy to form a hobby room and workshop. Replace windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Orchard House Bournemouth Road Blandford St Mary Dorset DT11 9LP
T1936 - Apple - Remove the internal water shoots and reduce the crown to the previous pruning points. T1950 - Walnut - Remove the deadwood. Reduce the height of the crown directly above the split limb
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Langton Long Blandford in Dorset
Langton Long Blandford, commonly referred to as Langton Long, is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, near the River Stour. Situated around three-quarters of a mile southeast of Blandford Forum, the parish had a population of 130 residents across 50 households as of the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 128 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Dorset district.
Property prices in Langton Long Blandford show an average sale price of £380,480, 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 Langton Long Blandford a particularly low-crime area.
Langton Long Blandford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blandford St Mary and Bryanston, Blandford Forum, Charlton Marshall. 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 Langton Long Blandford includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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 Langton Long Blandford
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Langton Long Blandford. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Langton Long Blandford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Langton Long Blandford were tree works (32), full planning applications (22), listed building and heritage (16). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 75 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 62 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lower Blandford St Mary planning applications
- Blandford St Mary planning applications
- Littleton planning applications
- Blandford Forum planning applications
- Charlton on the Hill planning applications
- Bryanston planning applications
- Charlton Marshall planning applications
- Thornicombe planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.