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Planning in Lower Blandford St Mary

Approved
88%
65 of 72 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Lower Blandford St Mary

Lower Blandford St Mary is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Lower Blandford St Mary show an average sale price of £380,480, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Lower Blandford St Mary has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Blandford St Mary 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 Lower Blandford St Mary, 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, 79 planning applications were submitted near Lower Blandford St Mary. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were tree works (23), full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (16). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Blandford St Mary?
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Lower Blandford St Mary. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Blandford St Mary?
The average planning decision time near Lower Blandford St Mary is 52 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 Lower Blandford St Mary?
The planning approval rate near Lower Blandford St Mary is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Blandford St Mary?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Blandford St Mary is tree works applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Blandford St Mary?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower Blandford St Mary on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.