How long do planning decisions take near Oborne?

The average planning decision time near Oborne is 47 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 Oborne?

The planning approval rate near Oborne is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oborne?

The most common type of planning application near Oborne is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oborne?

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Oborne, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oborne, Dorset.

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About Oborne

Oborne is a quaint village and civil parish located in north-west Dorset, England, just north of the A30 road and approximately 1 mile northeast of Sherborne. With a population of 101 according to the 2011 census, it is part of the Yeohead & Castleton Parish Council, which also includes the parishes of Poyntington, Goathill, and Castleton. This close-knit community offers a unique setting for planning applications, given its rural charm and proximity to the Somerset border.

Population: 111 (2021)

District: Dorset

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Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oborne.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Oborne based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Oborne.

- The Grange At Oborne Oborne Sherborne DT9 4LA
External & internal alterations to facilitate conversion of existing function room to 3 No. hotel suites
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Oborne in Dorset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oborne a particularly low-crime area.

Oborne has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Poyntington, Sherborne, Oborne. 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 Oborne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frogden Quarry SSSI. 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 Oborne

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Oborne. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Oborne.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Oborne were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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