Beaminster, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beaminster, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Beaminster
Beaminster is a charming town and civil parish located in Dorset, England, around 15 miles northwest of Dorchester. Nestled in a bowl-shaped valley near the source of the River Brit, it boasts a population of 3,177 as of the 2021 census. This scenic location may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 3,154 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.beaminster.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £402,623 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019A
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beaminster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beaminster.
- 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 Beaminster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Beaminster.
- - 1 Knowle Cottage Shorts Lane Beaminster DT8 3BD
Infilling of an existing courtyard forming flat roof with rooflight. Install external doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 1 Knowle Cottage Shorts Lane Beaminster DT8 3BD
Infilling of an existing courtyard forming flat roof with rooflight. Install external doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 4 Shadrack House Shadrack Street Beaminster DT8 3BE
Strengthen East boundary retaining wall to Shadrack Street
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 8 Stoke Road Beaminster DT8 3DQ
Conversion of first floor of outbuilding to create 1 holiday let and retain alterations to the outbuilding and erection of a bin store/shelter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 10 Church Street Beaminster DT8 3AZ
T1 Ash - Reduce by approx 1m to previous reduction points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 36 Church Street Beaminster DT8 3BA
Reinstatement of chimney and roof repair works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 36 Church Street Beaminster DT8 3BA
Reinstatement of chimney and undertake repair works to the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 58 Hogshill Street Beaminster DT8 3AA
T1, T2 & T3 Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 43A Hogshill Street Beaminster DT8 3AG
T1 Birch - Reduce by approx 1m all around
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 36 Church Street Beaminster DT8 3BA
Take down and rebuild chimney above ridge height
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Offices, 9 Church Street Beaminster DT8 3BA
Change of use from workshop/office (use class E) to residential dwelling (use class C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 20 Hogshill Street Beaminster DT8 3AA
T1 Cherry - Reduce by approx 1m in height & northern side & reduce southern side by approx 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - 18 Hogshill Street Beaminster DT8 3AA
Alterations to form new internal doorway at ground floor level
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - 19 Hogshill Street Beaminster Dorset DT8 3AE
Carry out repairs to stonework on gable wall & install replacement of window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 36 Hogshill Street Beaminster Dorset DT8 3AA
Internal alterations and refurbishment.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Beaminster in Dorset
Beaminster is a charming town and civil parish located in Dorset, England, around 15 miles northwest of Dorchester. Nestled in a bowl-shaped valley near the source of the River Brit, it boasts a population of 3,177 as of the 2021 census. This scenic location may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,154 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Beaminster show an average sale price of £402,623, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Beaminster area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Beaminster has one conservation area within its boundaries: Beaminster. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Beaminster includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, Beaminster planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.beaminster.co.uk/. 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 Beaminster
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Beaminster. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beaminster may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Beaminster were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (7), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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