How long do planning decisions take near Puxey?

The average planning decision time near Puxey is 37 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 Puxey?

The planning approval rate near Puxey is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Puxey?

The most common type of planning application near Puxey is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Puxey?

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Puxey, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Puxey, Dorset.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £363,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Puxey.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Puxey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Puxey.

- Milk House Fair View Farm And Elmside Cottage To Puxey Lane - Lane Puxey DT10 2HR
T7 of TPO 54/3/74 - Willow - Remove and replant.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-11
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- Land North of Puxey Lane Puxey
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to form 1no. dwelling (use class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-20
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A brief summary of Puxey in Dorset

Puxey is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Puxey show an average sale price of £363,550, 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 Puxey a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Puxey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackmore Vale Commons and Moors SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Puxey. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Puxey.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Puxey were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (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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