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24 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Alcester · updated daily · Dorset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 24 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Hill View Horseponds Shaftesbury SP7 8LJAwaiting decisionDead maple - Fell. Maple - Prune lateral limbs away from neighbouring property giving 3m clearance.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 10 Nov 2026P/TRC/2026/06297
Milland House 53 Breach Lane Shaftesbury SP7 8LFAwaiting decisionT202 - Copper Beech - Prune the Northern and Western canopy to provide 2m of clearance from the house and the garage. Crown lift to 3.5m over the drive. T203 - Hawthorn - Prune to provide 1m of clearance from the property. T209 - Pedunculate Oak - Crown lift by removing lateral branches below 4m that overhang the road and drive entrance. Remove deadwood that overhangs the drive and road. T217 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce the canopy from the lower limb only that overhangs the road by 3-4m. T225 - Beech - Crown lift to 2.5m over the path and 2.5m over the driveway.Tree Works- TPOReceived 21 Oct 2026P/TRT/2026/05877
Tout Hill House Tout HIll Shaftsbury SP7 8LXApprovedT1 Holly - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)Tree Dead Or DangerousReceived 16 Oct 2026Decided 16 Oct 2026P/TRD/2026/05778
39 St James Street Shaftesbury SP7 8HFAwaiting decisionInternal alterations including removal of kitchen partition & existing WC, replacement of kitchen floor & installation of underfloor heating, replacement of bathroomListed Building ConsentReceived 16 Oct 2026P/LBC/2026/05672
32 Castle Hill Close Shaftesbury SP7 8LQAwaiting decisionErect single storey building in rear garden to create a standalone annexeHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 16 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05795

Planning in Alcester

Approved: 95%; 145 of 146 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

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

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SP7 247 applications in the last 12 months

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About Alcester

Alcester is a charming village located within the civil parish of Shaftesbury in Dorset, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings, Alcester offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. It sits within the Shaftesbury district.

Property prices in Alcester show an average sale price of £379,695, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Alcester a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Alcester has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Alcester, 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, 163 planning applications were submitted near Alcester. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were tree works (74), full planning applications (39), listed building and heritage (25).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Alcester?

In the last 24 months, 163 planning applications were submitted near Alcester. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Alcester?

The average planning decision time near Alcester is 38 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 Alcester?

The planning approval rate near Alcester is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alcester?

The most common type of planning application near Alcester is tree works applications, with 74 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alcester?

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