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Planning in New Town (BH21)

Approved
100%
12 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of New Town (BH21) in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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About New Town (BH21)

New Town is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

The area around New Town has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Town 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near New Town, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near New Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Town (BH21)?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near New Town (BH21). The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Town (BH21)?
The average planning decision time near New Town (BH21) is 55 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 Town (BH21)?
The planning approval rate near New Town (BH21) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Town (BH21)?
The most common type of planning application near New Town (BH21) is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Town (BH21)?
You can search and track planning applications near New Town (BH21) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.