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Planning in Okeford Fitzpaine

Approved
93%
13 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Okeford Fitzpaine

Okeford Fitzpaine is a picturesque village and civil parish in Dorset, located in the scenic Blackmore Vale, just three miles south of Sturminster Newton. Nestled on greensand beneath the Dorset Downs, it encompasses the village of Belchalwell to the west and a large portion of Fiddleford to the north. As of the 2021 census, the parish is home to approximately 1,000 residents across 447 households, making it a vibrant community for potential planning projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,000 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

The area around Okeford Fitzpaine has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Okeford Fitzpaine 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 Okeford Fitzpaine, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Okeford Fitzpaine. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Okeford Fitzpaine?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Okeford Fitzpaine. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Okeford Fitzpaine?
The average planning decision time near Okeford Fitzpaine is 43 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 Okeford Fitzpaine?
The planning approval rate near Okeford Fitzpaine is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Okeford Fitzpaine?
The most common type of planning application near Okeford Fitzpaine is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Okeford Fitzpaine?
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