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Planning in St Leonards

Approved
88%
91 of 99 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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About St Leonards

St Leonards is a village located in south-east Dorset, England, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Ringwood and 8 miles north of Bournemouth, along the A31 road. It forms part of the civil parish of St Leonards and St Ives, which had a population of 6,859 as of the 2011 census. This area, rich in history and community, is essential for those researching planning applications due to its strategic location and growing population. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,859. It sits within the St. Leonards and St. Ives district.

Property prices in St Leonards show an average sale price of £509,106, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Leonards 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 (February 2026). This makes St Leonards a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Leonards has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Leonards 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 St Leonards, 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, 133 planning applications were submitted near St Leonards. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

The most common types were tree works (53), full planning applications (23), outline applications (10).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Leonards?
In the last 24 months, 133 planning applications were submitted near St Leonards. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Leonards?
The average planning decision time near St Leonards is 33 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 St Leonards?
The planning approval rate near St Leonards is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Leonards?
The most common type of planning application near St Leonards is tree works applications, with 53 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Leonards?
You can search and track planning applications near St Leonards on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.