Sutton Holms, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton Holms, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 025D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton Holms.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton Holms.
- 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 Sutton Holms based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Sutton Holms.
- - Joanda Verwood Road Woodlands BH21 8LW
Retain garden room clad in timber
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land adj to Strathrye Verwood Road Woodlands BH21 8LL
Erection of two dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) and associated landscaping, access, parking and infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 51 Church Hill Woodlands BH21 8LN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 6 Church Hill Woodlands BH21 8LW
Two storey side extension and single storey front porch. Solar PV on the front elevation. Demolish existing carport and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Sutton Holms in Dorset
Sutton Holms is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sutton Holms a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton Holms has one conservation area within its boundaries: Edmondsham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Sutton Holms includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton Meadows SSSI, Moors River System SSSI; 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton Holms 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.
Planning Activity in Sutton Holms
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Holms. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sutton Holms may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sutton Holms were full planning applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Woodlands planning applications
- Whitmore planning applications
- Woodlands Common planning applications
- Wigbeth planning applications
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- Dewlands Common planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.