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Planning in West Lulworth

Approved
89%
25 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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About West Lulworth

West Lulworth is a charming village and civil parish in Dorset, located on the English Channel near Lulworth Cove. As of the 2011 census, the parish, which encompasses a portion of the Lulworth Camp army base, is home to 291 households and a population of 714. Known as a gateway to the stunning Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, West Lulworth attracts many tourists, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to tourism and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 641 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

The area around West Lulworth has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Lulworth 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 West Lulworth, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near West Lulworth. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), full planning applications (10), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Lulworth?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near West Lulworth. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Lulworth?
The average planning decision time near West Lulworth is 36 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 Lulworth?
The planning approval rate near West Lulworth is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Lulworth?
The most common type of planning application near West Lulworth is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Lulworth?
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