Alderholt, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alderholt, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Alderholt are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
23 planning applications found near Alderholt.
- - 1 South Hill Alderholt SP6 3AS
Demolish conservatory and build new rear extension, remove chimney and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Land North of Ringwood Road, Alderholt, SP6 3HZ
Reserved matters application pursuant to Outline Planning permission (Allowed at Appeal under application 3/16/1446/OUT) for the approval of the "appearance", "landscaping", "layout" (including intern
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 12 Beech Close Alderholt SP6 3DG
T1 Oak - Prune back the crown by up to 3m to allow sufficient clearance from the property. All pruning will be carried out to BS3998 and back to appropriate growth points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 8 Hayters Way Alderholt Fordingbridge SP6 3AX
Subdivision of the plot and construction of a detached bungalow to the rear of the existing house together with associated parking, garages and access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - The White House Fir Tree Hill Alderholt SP6 3AY, The Hollies Fir Tree Hill Alderholt SP6 3AY and Twin Oaks Fir Tree Hill Alderholt SP6 3AY
Oak 1 (front of driveway, The Hollies land): Crown lift to 6m over gardens, paths, driveways, and boundaries. Crown reduction of up to 3m in height and spread, focusing on branches overhanging The Hol
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-29
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
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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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alderholt a particularly low-crime area.
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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Alderholt. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Alderholt.
The average decision time of 39 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 (14), full planning applications (8), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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