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Planning in Skilling

Approved
88%
190 of 205 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Skilling

Skilling is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

The area around Skilling has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Skilling 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 Skilling, 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, 248 planning applications were submitted near Skilling. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (74), listed building and heritage (69), tree works (58).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Skilling?
In the last 24 months, 248 planning applications were submitted near Skilling. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Skilling?
The average planning decision time near Skilling is 51 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 Skilling?
The planning approval rate near Skilling is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Skilling?
The most common type of planning application near Skilling is full planning applications, with 74 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Skilling?
You can search and track planning applications near Skilling on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.