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Planning in Sandford

Approved
89%
24 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 4 weeks
on average

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

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About Sandford

Sandford is a village located in Dorset, England, situated along the A351 road, approximately two miles from Wareham and seven miles from Poole. Its proximity to these towns makes it a relevant area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to larger urban centres. It sits within the Wareham St. Martin district.

The area around Sandford has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandford 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 Sandford, 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Sandford. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.

The most common types were tree works (20), full planning applications (5), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sandford?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Sandford. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sandford?
The average planning decision time near Sandford is 26 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 Sandford?
The planning approval rate near Sandford is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sandford?
The most common type of planning application near Sandford is tree works applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sandford?
You can search and track planning applications near Sandford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.