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19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Sandford Orcas · updated daily · Dorset Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 19 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in Sandford Orcas

Approved
86%
19 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Sandford Orcas

Postcode districts

DT9 337 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Sandford Orcas

Sandford Orcas is a quaint village located in northwest Dorset, England, approximately 3 miles north of Sherborne. With a population of 180 as recorded in the 2011 census, it offers a rural charm set against hilly terrain near the Dorset/Somerset border. The nearby hamlet of Holway adds to the area’s character, while its historical ties to the Abbot of Glastonbury and its previous affiliation with Somerset until 1896 provide a unique context for potential planning applications in this picturesque locality. The settlement has a population of approximately 184 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

Property prices in Sandford Orcas show an average sale price of £450,471, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Sandford Orcas has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandford Orcas 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sandford Orcas, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Sandford Orcas. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (8), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sandford Orcas?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Sandford Orcas. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sandford Orcas?
The average planning decision time near Sandford Orcas is 64 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 Orcas?
The planning approval rate near Sandford Orcas is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sandford Orcas?
The most common type of planning application near Sandford Orcas is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sandford Orcas?
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