How long do planning decisions take near Lydlinch?

The average planning decision time near Lydlinch is 36 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 Lydlinch?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lydlinch?

The most common type of planning application near Lydlinch is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lydlinch?

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Lydlinch, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lydlinch, Dorset.

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About Lydlinch

Lydlinch is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Blackmore Vale of north Dorset, approximately three miles west of Sturminster Newton. Nestled on Oxford clay near the River Lydden, the parish encompasses the nearby village of King's Stag to the south and the historic Stock Gaylard House to the west, bordered by the Lydden River to the east and the Caundle Brook to the north. This charming area presents potential for various planning applications, particularly given its rural character and proximity to natural waterways.

Population: 442 (2021)

District: Dorset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £363,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lydlinch.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lydlinch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lydlinch.

- Crossfield House Access Track To Crossfield House Lydlinch DT10 2HU
Form 2 no. dormer windows to front and rear elevations over garage/utility room. Erect log store on the eastern front boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-31
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- Valentine Cottage Main Road Lydlinch DT10 2HZ
T1 - Ash - and replant with a Field Maple or Rowan in another area as the area of the Ash is not suitable for replanting.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-05
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- Crossfield House Access Track To Crossfield House Lydlinch DT10 2HU
Retain tool / garden shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-29
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A brief summary of Lydlinch in Dorset

Property prices in Lydlinch show an average sale price of £363,550, 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 Lydlinch a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lydlinch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackmore Vale Commons and Moors SSSI; 7 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Rooksmoor. 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 Lydlinch

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lydlinch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

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

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lydlinch were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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