How long do planning decisions take near Lower Holditch?

The average planning decision time near Lower Holditch is 2 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 Holditch?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Holditch?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Holditch is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Holditch?

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Lower Holditch, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Holditch, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Holditch 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £380,295 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 007E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Holditch.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Holditch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lower Holditch.

- Lower Holditch, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7AX
Erect new pole to support a new transformer
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-20
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A brief summary of Lower Holditch in Dorset

Lower Holditch is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Lower Holditch show an average sale price of £380,295, 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 Lower Holditch a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Holditch includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Broom Gravel Pits SSSI, River Axe SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Axe. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Holditch 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.

Planning Activity in Lower Holditch

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lower Holditch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 2 days.

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

The average decision time of 2 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lower Holditch were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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