How long do planning decisions take near Packers Hill?

The average planning decision time near Packers Hill is 42 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 Packers Hill?

The planning approval rate near Packers Hill is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Packers Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Packers Hill is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Packers Hill?

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Packers Hill, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Packers Hill, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £364,849 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Packers Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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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...)
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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 Packers Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Packers Hill.

- Old Cottage Packers Hill Holwell DT9 5LN
Installation of an air-source heat pump with new hot water cylinder and radiators.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
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- Windmill Cottage Holwell Road Kings Stag Dorset DT10 2BB
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 1no. dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Packers Hill in Dorset

Packers Hill is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Packers Hill show an average sale price of £364,849, 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 Packers Hill a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Packers Hill 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 Packers Hill

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Packers Hill. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Packers Hill.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Packers Hill were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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