Bourton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bourton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Bourton
Bourton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in north Dorset, England, nestled between Mere and Wincanton, just north of the A303 road. As the most northerly parish in Dorset, it had a population of 947 according to the 2021 census. The village is situated along the River Stour and features the historic Bourton Mill, which once housed the second largest water wheel in Britain, making it a notable point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 947 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bourton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bourton.
- 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 Bourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Bourton.
- - Little Chaffey Chaffeymoor Hill Bourton SP8 5BZ
Erect Single Storey and Two Storey Rear Extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Little Chaffey Chaffeymoor Hill Bourton SP8 5BZ
Erect Single Storey and Two Storey Rear Extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Land North Of Old Pound Court Bourton
Non material amendment - Roof material tile changes to planning permission P/RES/2025/03912 (Erection of 3 dwellings, new vehicular and pedestrian access & associated parking)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Grove House Chaffeymoor Hill Bourton SP8 5BZ
Erect garage/store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land North Of Old Pound Court Bourton
Erection of 3 dwellings, new vehicular and pedestrian access & associated parking (reserved matters application to determine appearance & landscaping following the grant of outline planning permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Chaffeymoor Court Chaffeymoor Hill Bourton
Erect agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - St Georges Primary School Church Track Bourton SP8 5BN
Installation of 1 No. 12KW Heat Pump and 2No. 27KW Heat Pumps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-28
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A brief summary of Bourton in Dorset
Bourton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in north Dorset, England, nestled between Mere and Wincanton, just north of the A303 road. As the most northerly parish in Dorset, it had a population of 947 according to the 2021 census. The village is situated along the River Stour and features the historic Bourton Mill, which once housed the second largest water wheel in Britain, making it a notable point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 947 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Bourton show an average sale price of £306,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bourton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bourton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): 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, Bourton 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 Bourton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Bourton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bourton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Bourton were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was 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.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.