Chalbury, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chalbury, Dorset.
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Planning applications in Chalbury are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chalbury
Chalbury is a picturesque village located in Dorset, four miles north of Wimborne Minster and west of Verwood, positioned on Chalbury Hill. This elevated site offers stunning views over the surrounding woodland and heath, as well as a distant glimpse of the Isle of Wight. Known for its remarkable landscapes, Chalbury presents a unique blend of natural beauty and rural charm, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to conservation and development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £470,054 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chalbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chalbury.
- 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 Chalbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Chalbury.
- - Pipers Paddock Lane From Hinton Martell Fountain To Hill House Access Hinton Martell BH21 7HD
T6 Contorted Willow - Fell. T2 Cedar - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 1 Emley Lane, Hinton Martell, BH21 7HE
Fell 8 dead trees - 1x Beech and 7x Elms. Additional dead trees to previous notification at this site, ref. P/TRD/2025/02291.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 1 Emley Lane, Hinton Martell, BH21 7HE
13x dead Elms - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Meadow View Uppington Hinton Martell Wimborne BH21 7HA
Continued use of a parcel of land adjacent to the house as a garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - Bobbin Holme Hinton Martell Wimborne BH21 7HE
T1 Sycamore - Reduce crown by 1.5 metres in height and width to previous pruning points to retain shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 4 Uppington Close Hinton Martell BH21 7HS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-06-08
View full details - - 2 Uppington Close Hinton Martell Wimborne BH21 7HS
Convert part of existing integral garage to utility/ boot room. Porched entrance to boot room to rear. Infill existing single garage entrance with matching brickwork and create new window opening to f
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-07-01
View full details - - 2 UPPINGTON CLOSE, HINTON MARTELL, WIMBORNE, BH21 7HS
Single storey rear extension as amended by plans received 19 February 2021
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-12-07
View full details - - Land at Pipers Hill To the south of lane from Hill House access to junction with C24 and south west of The Elms Uppington Hinton Martell Wimborne BH21 7HA
Conversion of agricultural barn to dwelling house.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2018-10-22
View full details - - Pipers Hill Farm, Hinton Martell, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HA
Proposed building to store feed for race horses kept on the land
Status: Unresolved | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2018-07-30
View full details - - Blue Hills, Hinton Martell, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HA
To convert existing agricultural barn into a dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2018-04-26
View full details - - 6 Uppington Close HINTON MARTELL BH21 7HS
Carry out land drainage works and alter ground levels (partly retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2017-01-09
View full details - - 6 Uppington Close, Hinton Martell, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HS
Carry out land drainage works and alter ground levels (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2016-10-21
View full details - - 2 Uppington Close, Hinton Martell, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HS
Erection of a single storey extension to rear and changes to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2016-08-22
View full details - - Meadow View Uppington Hinton Martell Wimborne Dorset BH21 7HA
Extension to Existing Garage and Utility, Continuing Existing Roof Form Which is Less Than 4m in Height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2014-05-08
View full details - - Willow House 6 Uppington Close Hinton Martell Wimborne Dorset BH21 7HS
Retrospective Tree House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2013-06-04
View full details - - 6 Uppington Close Hinton Martell Wimborne Dorset BH21 7HS
Retrospective application for retention of detached garage erected in front of dwelling as an alternative to garage approved under PP 3/12/0453/HOU as amended by plans received 23rd February 2013.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2013-01-16
View full details - - 6 Uppington Close Hinton Martell Wimborne Dorset BH21 7HS
Single storey extension to the north and west elevations and erection of double garage (as amended by plans rec'd 07.06.2012).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-05-18
View full details - - Sunnylands Farm Uppington Hinton Martell Wimborne Dorset BH21 7HA
Erect dwelling (demolish existing bungalow), construct reed drainage bed, demolish barn, demolish part of barn and re-site.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-05-11
View full details - - 6 Uppington Close Hinton Martell Wimborne Dorset BH21 7HS
Single storey and two storey extensions on rear (west) elevation and erect detached double garage with storage above and external staircase.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-04-25
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A brief summary of Chalbury in Dorset
Chalbury is a picturesque village located in Dorset, four miles north of Wimborne Minster and west of Verwood, positioned on Chalbury Hill. This elevated site offers stunning views over the surrounding woodland and heath, as well as a distant glimpse of the Isle of Wight. Known for its remarkable landscapes, Chalbury presents a unique blend of natural beauty and rural charm, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to conservation and development.
Property prices in Chalbury show an average sale price of £470,054, 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 Chalbury a particularly low-crime area.
Chalbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hinton Martell. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chalbury includes 4 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.
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Planning Activity in Chalbury
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Chalbury. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Chalbury.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Chalbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chalbury were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Uppington planning applications
- Hinton Martell planning applications
- Chalbury Common planning applications
- Gaunt's Common planning applications
- New Town planning applications
- Holt Wood planning applications
- Horton planning applications
- Haythorne planning applications
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