How long do planning decisions take near New Buildings?

The average planning decision time near New Buildings is 49 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Buildings?

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New Buildings, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Buildings, Dorset.

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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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £472,825 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 039C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near New Buildings.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 New Buildings based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near New Buildings.

- Threshold Farm Ailwood Corfe Castle Wareham BH205JA
Regulation 77 application to ensure compliance with Regulation 3 of the General Permitted Development Order, for 10 pitch pop up campsite for 60 days, operating for no more than 42 consecutive days fr
Status: Undecided | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-08
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A brief summary of New Buildings in Dorset

Property prices in New Buildings show an average sale price of £472,825, 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 New Buildings a particularly low-crime area.

New Buildings has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Langton Matravers, Acton. 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 New Buildings includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI, Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths (Purbeck & Wareham) & Studland Dunes; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. 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, 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.

Planning Activity in New Buildings

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near New Buildings. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

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

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near New Buildings were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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