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22 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Southlands · updated daily · Dorset Council

Planning in Southlands

Approved
90%
62 of 66 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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Around Southlands

Postcode districts

DT4 238 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Southlands

Southlands is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Southlands show an average sale price of £304,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Southlands area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Southlands a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Southlands has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southlands 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 Southlands, 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, 84 planning applications were submitted near Southlands. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were tree works (40), full planning applications (12), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southlands?
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Southlands. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southlands?
The average planning decision time near Southlands is 36 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 Southlands?
The planning approval rate near Southlands is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southlands?
The most common type of planning application near Southlands is tree works applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southlands?
You can search and track planning applications near Southlands on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.