How long do planning decisions take near Stoborough?

The average planning decision time near Stoborough is 43 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 81%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stoborough?

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Stoborough, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stoborough, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stoborough are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

District: Arne

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £449,070 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
LSOA: Dorset 033F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stoborough.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoborough.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Stoborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Stoborough.

- 31 Corfe Road Stoborough BH20 5AD
T1 Acer - Fell to ground level. T2 Norway Maple - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-06
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- Purbeck Motors 14 Corfe Road Stoborough Wareham BH20 5AA
Trees 1 to 12 Willows - Reduce by 50% - approximately 4-6 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-19
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- Ridge Cottage Corfe Road Stoborough BH20 5AB
3x Ash - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-08
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- Wareham Meadow SSSI
Section 37 application : Replacement of three wooden electricity poles and associated stays.
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-02
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- 8 Oaktree Close Stoborough Dorset BH20 5BP
Rear and side extension including internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of Stoborough in Dorset

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

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stoborough a particularly low-crime area.

Stoborough has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stoborough, Wareham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stoborough includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wareham Common SSSI, River Frome SSSI, Wareham Meadows SSSI and 1 more; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths (Purbeck & Wareham) & Studland Dunes; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Poole Harbour, Dorset Heathlands; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Poole Harbour, Dorset Heathlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Stoborough

In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Stoborough. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stoborough.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stoborough were tree works (19), full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 17 applications
Refused: 2 applications
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 29 applications

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