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22 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Longham · updated daily · Dorset Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 22 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in Longham

Approved
83%
20 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longham in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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Around Longham

Postcode districts

BH22 354 applications in the last 12 monthsBH21 571 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Longham

Longham is a quaint community located within the civil parish of Ferndown in Dorset, southern England. Situated just north of Bournemouth and Poole, it is approximately 4 miles east of Wimborne Minster. The parish, previously known as Hampreston until 1986, encompasses several areas, including Ameysford, Hampreston, Stapehill, and Trickett's Cross, with a total population of 17,501 as of the 2021 census.

Property prices in Longham show an average sale price of £404,055, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Longham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Longham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Longham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), tree works (11), outline applications (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longham?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Longham. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longham?
The average planning decision time near Longham is 46 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 Longham?
The planning approval rate near Longham is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longham?
The most common type of planning application near Longham is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longham?
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