How long do planning decisions take near Putton?

The average planning decision time near Putton is 61 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 Putton?

The planning approval rate near Putton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Putton?

The most common type of planning application near Putton is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Putton?

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Putton, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Putton, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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About Putton

Putton is a suburb of Weymouth in Dorset, situated between the areas of Chickerell and Charlestown. This location offers a blend of residential and community amenities, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments within the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,319 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 041B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Putton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Putton.

- Wessex Golf Centre Radipole Lane Chickerell DT4 9XH
Retain use of Wessex Golf Centre cafe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-08
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A brief summary of Putton in Dorset

Property prices in Putton show an average sale price of £285,319, 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 Putton a particularly low-crime area.

Putton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Radipole, Chickerell. 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 Putton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Radipole Lake SSSI, Crookhill Brick Pit SSSI, Chesil & The Fleet SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Crookhill Brick Pit. 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 Putton

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Putton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Putton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Putton were full planning applications (11), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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