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Planning in New Buildings

Approved
71%
10 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around New Buildings

Postcode districts

BH19 178 applications in the last 12 monthsBH20 313 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About New Buildings

New Buildings is a large village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, approximately 3 miles south of the city of Derry, near the River Foyle. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 3,381 and falls within the Derry and Strabane district, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.

Property prices in New Buildings show an average sale price of £447,112, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around New Buildings has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Buildings 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 New Buildings, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near New Buildings. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), amendments (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Buildings?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near New Buildings. The approval rate is 71%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Buildings?
The average planning decision time near New Buildings is 64 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 New Buildings?
The planning approval rate near New Buildings is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Buildings?
The most common type of planning application near New Buildings is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Buildings?
You can search and track planning applications near New Buildings on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.