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Planning in Stoborough

Approved
87%
40 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Stoborough

Stoborough is a charming village located in Dorset, just a mile south of Wareham, separated by the picturesque River Frome. Together with nearby Stoborough Green, it forms part of the civil parish of Arne, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives. It sits within the Arne district.

Property prices in Stoborough show an average sale price of £449,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Stoborough has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stoborough 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 Stoborough, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Stoborough. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were tree works (18), full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stoborough?
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Stoborough. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stoborough?
The average planning decision time near Stoborough is 45 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 Stoborough?
The planning approval rate near Stoborough is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stoborough?
The most common type of planning application near Stoborough is tree works applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stoborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Stoborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.