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Planning in Watton

Approved
85%
11 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Watton

Watton is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

The area around Watton has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Watton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Watton, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Watton. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), amendments (3), listed building and heritage (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Watton?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Watton. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Watton?
The average planning decision time near Watton 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 Watton?
The planning approval rate near Watton is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Watton?
The most common type of planning application near Watton is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Watton?
You can search and track planning applications near Watton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.