How long do planning decisions take near West Bourton?

The average planning decision time near West Bourton 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 West Bourton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near West Bourton?

The most common type of planning application near West Bourton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Bourton?

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West Bourton, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Bourton, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 002A

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

criminal-damage-arson: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Bourton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Bourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of West Bourton in Dorset

West Bourton is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in West Bourton show an average sale price of £306,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in West Bourton is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around West Bourton includes 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.

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Planning Activity in West Bourton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near West Bourton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

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

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 West Bourton were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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