Search Askerswell planning applications
8 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Askerswell · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Down Farm Nallers Lane Askerswell DT2 9EJAwaiting decisionConstruct an agricultural storage barn.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 24 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/05317
- Land At Nallers Lane Askerswell DT2 9EJWithdrawnTo construct an agricultural barn for storage of machinery, hay and straw.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 23 Sep 2026Decided 9 Nov 2026P/FUL/2026/04753
- Court House Nallers Lane Askerswell DT2 9EJAwaiting decisionReplace the deteriorated timber work and failed double glazing in the porch attached to the front of the house with unpainted oak and the double glazed units with fewer, wider metal framed unitsListed Building ConsentReceived 24 Mar 2026P/LBC/2026/01479
- Land At Nallers Lane Askerswell DT2 9EJWithdrawnErect a steel portal-framed building for agricultural use, storage of hay, straw and farm machineryPrior Approval - Building for Agricultural/Forestry UseReceived 13 Mar 2026Decided 18 Mar 2026P/PABA/2026/01425
- Rocky Close Farm Old School Access Road Askerswell DT2 9EWApprovedReserved matters application for Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale in relation to Outline planning permission reference - P/OUT/2021/00618 - Erection of 2.no dwellings (All matters reserved)Reserved MattersReceived 1 Sep 2025Decided 19 Feb 2026P/RES/2025/05026
Planning in Askerswell
Only 2 decisions near Askerswell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Askerswell in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT2 497 applications in the last 12 months
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About Askerswell
Askerswell is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southwest England, approximately 11 miles west of Dorchester. Nestled along the River Asker, the parish spans 1,724 acres and features the western slopes of Eggardon Hill, which includes remnants of an Iron Age hill fort. With a population of 154 recorded in the 2011 census, Askerswell offers a picturesque setting for potential planning applications and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 160 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Askerswell covers an area of approximately 2.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Askerswell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Askerswell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Askerswell has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Askerswell 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.askerswell.co.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Askerswell, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Askerswell.
The most common types were outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1).