Blandford St Mary, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blandford St Mary, Dorset.
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Planning applications in Blandford St Mary are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blandford St Mary
Blandford St Mary is a civil parish and village in Dorset, situated on the south bank of the River Stour, directly across from Blandford Forum. The village, which has a population of 1,233 according to the 2001 census, developed around the Badger Brewery, owned by Hall and Woodhouse. The surrounding electoral ward, 'Portman,' includes notable landmarks such as Bryanston School and extends towards Thornicombe, with a total ward population of 2,436. This vibrant area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its growth and community features.
Population: 1,582 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blandford St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blandford St Mary.
- 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 Blandford St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
136 planning applications found near Blandford St Mary.
- - 29 Chettell Way Blandford St Mary DT11 9PW
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Ashley Cottage Dorchester Hill Blandford St Mary DT11 9AA
H1 - Holly Tree (Ilex aquifolium) - Reduce height to 600mm from ground. YC1 - Yoshino Cherry Tree (Prunus Ivensii) - Reduce to 600mm from ground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land At E 389445 N 108065 North and East of the Blandford Bypass Blandford Forum Dorset
Erect 261 No. dwellings with garages, parking and associated infrastructure. (Reserved matters application (Phase 2) to determine appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, following grant of Outline
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 2 Bridge View Dorchester Hill Blandford St Mary DT11 9LJ
T1 - Willow - Pollard by reducing all branches, during dormancy, by a maximum of 4m in length.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 29 Roman Avenue Blandford St Mary Blandford Forum DT11 9FU
Convert part of garage to office/gym with external alterations. Change front garage door to a 60/40 wooden barn door. Install 5 no. Solar PV panels to the garage roof and install EV car charger point.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 8 Upper School Lane Blandford St Mary Blandford Forum DT11 9QG
Convert garage to habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - The Brewery Bournemouth Road Blandford St Mary DT11 9LS
Non material amendment - Amendments to the location of fenestration and the addition of 2no. chimneys to planning permission P/FUL/2024/00233 (Convert buildings into 24 No. dwellings and erect 17 No.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 4 The Old Stable Yard Bournemouth Road Blandford St Mary DT11 9LR
Erect two storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 13 Chettell Way Blandford St Mary DT11 9PW
Erect single storey rear extension and double storey side extension featuring carport (Demolish Conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Tesco Stores Ltd Stour Park Blandford St Mary DT11 9PU
Various tree works as per schedule submitted
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - The Brewery Bournemouth Road Blandford St Mary DT11 9LS
T1 Poplar - Full crown reduction of no more than 5m from the tips inwards
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - P/TRT/2025/06214 - The Brewery Bournemouth Road Blandford St Mary DT11 9LS
T1 Poplar - Full crown reduction of no more than 5m from the tips inwards
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - The Beeches Dorchester Hill Blandford St Mary DT11 9AB
T1 - Beech - Remove droopy low limbs as shown in photo attached. 1-2m pruning of branches. T2 - Beech - Remove all stem epicormic growth from ground level to first fork (at approximately 6m from groun
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 48 Bournemouth Road Blandford St Mary DT11 9PT
Erect two storey extension to rear and side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Lot 4 Blandford Brewery Blandford St Mary Blandford Forum DT11 9LS
Erection of 21no. dwellings, associated landscaping & access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Ashley Cottage Dorchester Hill Blandford St Mary DT11 9AA
Apple - Reduce tree to below point where tree has split and above point where new growth has occurred.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - The Brewery Bournemouth Road Blandford St Mary DT11 9LS
G1 - Ash - Remove all self-seeded Ash from under the large conifer hedge. G2 - Sycamore - Crown lift to 5m from ground level via the removal of tertiary and secondary branches. G3 - Lombardy Poplars -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Old Ford House Bournemouth Road Blandford St Mary DT11 9LN
G1 - Eucalyptus (Row of eleven trees situated on the rear boundary) - Reduce in height by up to 3 metres to reform as a boundary hedge. H1 - Leylandii (Hedgerow situated on the front aspect by the roa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Tesco Stores Ltd Stour Park Blandford St Mary DT11 9PU
T1 - Oak - Crown lift the overhanging oak branches directly impeding the visibility of the gantry sign highlighted in blue) on annotated photographs. Prune back small diameter (<50mm) lateral branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Land North East of Lower Bryanston Farm Fair Mile Road Bryanston
Install fibre broadband cabinet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-21
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A brief summary of Blandford St Mary in Dorset
Blandford St Mary is a civil parish and village in Dorset, situated on the south bank of the River Stour, directly across from Blandford Forum. The village, which has a population of 1,233 according to the 2001 census, developed around the Badger Brewery, owned by Hall and Woodhouse. The surrounding electoral ward, 'Portman,' includes notable landmarks such as Bryanston School and extends towards Thornicombe, with a total ward population of 2,436. This vibrant area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its growth and community features. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,582 (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 Blandford St Mary a particularly low-crime area.
Blandford St Mary has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blandford St Mary and Bryanston, Blandford Forum. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Blandford St Mary includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bryanston SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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, Blandford St Mary 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 Blandford St Mary
In the last 24 months, 132 planning applications were submitted near Blandford St Mary. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Blandford St Mary.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blandford St Mary were tree works (51), full planning applications (37), listed building and heritage (25). 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, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 126 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 108 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Langton Long Blandford planning applications
- Lower Blandford St Mary planning applications
- Blandford Forum planning applications
- Littleton planning applications
- Bryanston planning applications
- Charlton on the Hill planning applications
- Thornicombe planning applications
- Charlton Marshall planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.