Alderholt, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alderholt, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Alderholt
Alderholt is a sizeable village and civil parish located in east Dorset, England, approximately 3 miles west of Fordingbridge. The parish, which encompasses the hamlets of Crendell and Cripplestyle, had a population of 3,195 according to the 2021 census, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and community development in the region.
Population: 3,195 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £408,737 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
- LSOA: New Forest 001G
Crime Statistics
7 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 3
- violent-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alderholt.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alderholt.
- 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 Alderholt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Alderholt.
- - 33 Park Lane Alderholt SP6 3AJ
Demolish existing garage. Erect garage with pitched roof incorporating bedroom extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 64 Station Road Alderholt SP6 3RD
- Withdrawn- Tree - Fell.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land adjoining Hillbury Park Hillbury Road Alderholt SP6 3BW adjacent to 32 Wren Gardens Alderholt Fordingbridge SP6 3PJ
T1 Oak - Clearance of epicormic growth to 5m above ground level. - Removal of single lateral branch that extends towards 32 Wren Gardens back to trunk. - Establish a clearance zone of up to 3m between
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Kerreri Croft Fir Tree Hill Alderholt SP6 3AY
T1 Douglas Fir - Crown lift to 5m all round by the removal of secondary and tertiary limbs only.Reduce low branches on property side back by 2m. T2 English Oak - Reduce branches growing over property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 40a Hillbury Park Hillbury Road Alderholt SP6 3BW
T1 Oak - Reduce lateral growth by approximately 2 metres and shape into the upper crown. Crown lift to provide 2 metres clearance above the car port.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - St James Church Of England First School Park Lane Alderholt SP6 3AJ
Tree 60 English Oak (Quercus robur) - Crown reduction by heavily reduce North stem by 4-5 metres and reduce remaining stem by up to 2 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - The White House Fir Tree Hill Alderholt SP6 3AY
T1 Oak- Reduce low branch growing into the gutter of the White House (North aspect) to achieve a 2m clearance from the property. Lift crown over the Hollies (property to South aspect) to achieve a 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Bonfire Hill Farm, Fordingbridge Road, Alderhot, SP6 3BE
Siting of caravan within residential curtilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 157 Station Road Alderholt SP6 3AZ
T1 English oak - Crown lift to 5m all round by removal of tertiary and secondary branches. Reduce branches on property aspect back by no more than 1.5m from the tips inwards to suitable growth points,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 5 Tudor Close Alderholt SP6 3LY
Oak - Tip back lateral branches to provide a clearance of no more than 3 metres between the branch tips and the fabric of the dwelling. Retained side branches intended to form the new dominant shoot m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 19 Beech Close Alderholt SP6 3DG
T1 Oak - Cut back branches overhanging house to provide 3 metre clearance from building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 15 Wren Gardens Alderholt SP6 3PJ
Construction of detached outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Lingmoor Hayters Way Alderholt Dorset SP6 3AX
T1 Oak: Crown lift to a height of 12 ft over the lawn by the removal of the lowest 4 or 5 branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 66 Station Road Alderholt SP6 3RD
Erection of 2 steel framed buildings at rear of garden under Permitted Development Class E. The total building cover is significantly less than 50% of the total area of the curtilage as defined by Per
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 3 Down Lodge Close Alderholt Dorset SP6 3JA
T2 Oak: Crown raise to 6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - 67 Hillbury Park Hillbury Road Alderholt SP6 3BW
Oak: Reduce branches overhanging 18 Wren Gardens only by 1m-1.5m back to previous reduction points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Amanda Harris Play Area at the Alderholt Recreation Ground Ringwood Road Alderholt SP6 3AA
T76 Oak including 2 neighbouring trees: Reduce in height by 10m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - 11 Fern Close Alderholt Fordingbridge SP6 3HZ
Erect single-storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Alderholt in Dorset
Alderholt is a sizeable village and civil parish located in east Dorset, England, approximately 3 miles west of Fordingbridge. The parish, which encompasses the hamlets of Crendell and Cripplestyle, had a population of 3,195 according to the 2021 census, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and community development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,195 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Alderholt show an average sale price of £408,737, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 7 crimes reported in the Alderholt area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alderholt includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Alderholt 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 Alderholt
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Alderholt. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Alderholt maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alderholt were tree works (13), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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