How long do planning decisions take near Stoke Wake?

The average planning decision time near Stoke Wake is 56 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 Stoke Wake?

The planning approval rate near Stoke Wake is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stoke Wake?

The most common type of planning application near Stoke Wake is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stoke Wake?

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Stoke Wake, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stoke Wake, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stoke Wake are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stoke Wake

Stoke Wake is a small hamlet and civil parish in north Dorset, England, located beneath Bulbarrow Hill at the edge of the picturesque Blackmore Vale, west of Blandford Forum. With a population of approximately 60 residents, as per the 2013 mid-year estimate by Dorset County Council, this quaint locality offers a rural setting that may influence planning applications in the area.

Population: 58 (2021)

District: Dorset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £377,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 011B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stoke Wake.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stoke Wake based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Stoke Wake.

- The Manor Manor Farm Stoke Wake Blandford Forum DT11 0HE
Replacement of roof covering to the north range
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
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A brief summary of Stoke Wake in Dorset

Property prices in Stoke Wake show an average sale price of £377,575, 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 Stoke Wake a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stoke Wake includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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 Stoke Wake

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Wake. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoke Wake may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stoke Wake were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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