Broadmayne, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadmayne, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Broadmayne
Broadmayne is a picturesque village located in Dorset, just two miles south-east of Dorchester, with the A352 road connecting it to both Dorchester and Wareham. The village has a population of 1,204 as of the 2011 Census, and the broader electoral ward includes around 1,870 residents. Key amenities in Broadmayne include a post office, a clinic, and a public house, alongside two historic churches, including the 13th-century parish church of St Martin, both redesigned by the renowned architect Thomas Hardy.
Population: 1,287 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broadmayne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadmayne.
- 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 Broadmayne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Broadmayne.
- - 2 Conway Drive Broadmayne DT2 8EF
Rear flat roof extension; flat roof replacement to garage & utility; convert existing loft & form rear dormer window ( with variation to condition 2 of planning approval P/HOU/2025/05945 : to reduce t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent Broadmead Broadmayne
Advertising board with two artworks for pre-marketing and marketing stages
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 47 Chalky Road Broadmayne DT2 8PJ
Retain and extend existing annex building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent Broadmead Broadmayne
Reserved matters application (following the approval of planning permission P/OUT/2021/05309) to determine layout, scale, appearance and landscaping matters associated with the erection of 80 dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 1 The Spinney Broadmayne DT2 8UH
Ash (T1) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 25 Chalky Road Broadmayne DT2 8EJ
Non material amendment - amend line of extension along south-west boundary. Change roofline to a hipped roof along the side (south-west) elevation - to planning permission P/HOU/2024/01159 (Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 13 Chalky Road Broadmayne DT2 8EJ
Erect single storey side extension forming annex for parents to provide ground floor living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Broadmayne in Dorset
Broadmayne is a picturesque village located in Dorset, just two miles south-east of Dorchester, with the A352 road connecting it to both Dorchester and Wareham. The village has a population of 1,204 as of the 2011 Census, and the broader electoral ward includes around 1,870 residents. Key amenities in Broadmayne include a post office, a clinic, and a public house, alongside two historic churches, including the 13th-century parish church of St Martin, both redesigned by the renowned architect Thomas Hardy. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,287 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Broadmayne show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Broadmayne a particularly low-crime area.
Broadmayne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whitcombe, West Knighton. 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 Broadmayne includes 3 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.
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Planning Activity in Broadmayne
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Broadmayne. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Broadmayne.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Broadmayne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Broadmayne were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.