Buckhorn Weston, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckhorn Weston, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Buckhorn Weston are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Buckhorn Weston
Buckhorn Weston is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset's picturesque Blackmore Vale, approximately 3 miles west of Gillingham. Nestled on the edge of the historic Gillingham Forest, the area features a geology of Oxford clay and Corallian limestone. As of the 2011 census, Buckhorn Weston had a population of 356, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning developments.
Population: 360 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £323,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buckhorn Weston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckhorn Weston.
- 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 Buckhorn Weston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Buckhorn Weston.
- - Unit 2 Filleybrook Business Park Buckhorn Weston SP8 5HF
Installation of an MOT testing bay, including a concrete recess in the floor to house an MOT lift & brake testing machine
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Wisteria Cottage Church Hill Buckhorn Weston SP8 5HS
Installation of an EV charger
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - The Old Rectory Church Hill Buckhorn Weston SP8 5HS
Change of use of outbuilding to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Buckhorn Weston in Dorset
Buckhorn Weston is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset's picturesque Blackmore Vale, approximately 3 miles west of Gillingham. Nestled on the edge of the historic Gillingham Forest, the area features a geology of Oxford clay and Corallian limestone. As of the 2011 census, Buckhorn Weston had a population of 356, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 360 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Buckhorn Weston show an average sale price of £323,000, 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 Buckhorn Weston a particularly low-crime area.
Buckhorn Weston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kington Magna. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buckhorn Weston 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 Buckhorn Weston
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Buckhorn Weston. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Buckhorn Weston.
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 Buckhorn Weston were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.