How long do planning decisions take near Lulworth Camp?

The average planning decision time near Lulworth Camp is 60 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 Lulworth Camp?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lulworth Camp?

The most common type of planning application near Lulworth Camp is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lulworth Camp?

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Lulworth Camp, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lulworth Camp, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lulworth Camp are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lulworth Camp

Lulworth Camp, situated on the southern coast of Dorset, serves as a British Army base housing the Armoured Fighting Vehicle Gunnery School. Located on Purbeck Ridge between East and West Lulworth, it is part of Bovington Garrison and lies just southeast of the B 3070 and B 3071 road junction, approximately one mile northeast of the scenic Lulworth Cove. This military installation may influence local planning applications due to its strategic importance and proximity to residential areas.

District: Dorset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £410,969 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
LSOA: Dorset 033C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lulworth Camp.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lulworth Camp.

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 Lulworth Camp based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Lulworth Camp in Dorset

Property prices in Lulworth Camp show an average sale price of £410,969, 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 Lulworth Camp a particularly low-crime area.

Lulworth Camp has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Lulworth, East Lulworth. 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 Lulworth Camp includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Dorset Coast SSSI, Lulworth Park & Lake SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Isle of Portland to Studland Cliffs, Studland to Portland. 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 Lulworth Camp

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lulworth Camp. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

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

At 60 days on average, decisions near Lulworth Camp slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lulworth Camp were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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