How long do planning decisions take near Bryanston?

The average planning decision time near Bryanston is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bryanston?

The planning approval rate near Bryanston is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bryanston?

The most common type of planning application near Bryanston is tree works applications, with 57 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bryanston, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bryanston, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bryanston are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bryanston

Bryanston is a village and civil parish located in north Dorset, England, just one mile west of Blandford Forum along the River Stour. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 925 residents and is notable for its proximity to the prestigious Bryanston School, an independent educational institution. This tranquil setting may offer potential for various planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and educational developments.

Population: 999 (2021)

District: Dorset

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Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bryanston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bryanston.

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 Bryanston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bryanston.

- New Road Bryanston Winterborne Stickland DT11 0DT
T409 Common Beech - Reduce the apical stems in the upper crown by 4m with a 200mm maximum cut diameter, reduce the upper eastern side of the crown by removing the two limbs which are growing upwards w
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Deer Park - land adjacent to the River Stour Blandford Forum
T004 - Poplar - Reduce height by 7m from the tips inwards. Reduce spread by 3m from the tips inwards.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Land Adjacent To Weir Deer Park Road Blandford Forum
T1 - Poplar - Fell to ground under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Home Farmhouse Bryanston Village Bryanston DT11 0PR
Carry out internal alterations to remove ground floor WC and door, reduce floor level to match existing and widen existing doorway to suit salvaged door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-05
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- Land Adjacent To Weir Blandford Forum Dorset
Installation of an Archimedes Screw hydropower turbine adjacent to the weir on the Crown Estate at Deer Park weir for the generation of renewable electricity.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-12-10
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- Land Adjacent To Weir Blandford Forum Dorset
Installation of an Archimedes Screw hydropower turbine.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-07-31
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A brief summary of Bryanston in Dorset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bryanston a particularly low-crime area.

Bryanston 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 Bryanston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bryanston SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Bryanston

In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Bryanston. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bryanston.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bryanston were tree works (57), full planning applications (23), listed building and heritage (14). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 104 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 92 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 4 applications
Awaiting decision: 7 applications

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