Charlton Marshall, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charlton Marshall, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Charlton Marshall
Charlton Marshall is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, just 2 miles south of Blandford Forum along the A350 road. Nestled on a river terrace above the River Stour floodplain, the area predominantly features chalk hills to the southwest. As of the 2011 census, the parish comprised 513 dwellings and a population of 1,156, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,240 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £377,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Charlton Marshall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charlton Marshall.
- 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 Charlton Marshall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Charlton Marshall.
- - Street Record Hopegood Close Charlton Marshall DT11 9QA
T1 - Norway Maple - Tip reduce tertiary branches growing towards building by up to 1.2m to secondary branching. T2 - Field Maple - Tip reduce tertiary branches growing toward building by up to 2m to s
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 11A River Lane Charlton Marshall DT11 9NZ
Sycamore - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 4 Charlton Manor Charlton Marshall
Raise the ridge of the roof and convert the loft space to form bedrooms. Erect two storey side extension with balcony, erect carport to side of dwelling and external alterations (Demolish conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Riverlea Cottage 9 River Lane Charlton Marshall DT11 9NZ
T1 - Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 2 Charlton Mead Charlton Marshall Blandford Forum DT11 9PB
Erection of 1no. dwelling. Demolish existing garage. (outline application with all matters reserved)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 12 Charlton Mead Charlton Marshall DT11 9PB
Install rooflight over staircase.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Charlton Marshall in Dorset
Charlton Marshall is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, just 2 miles south of Blandford Forum along the A350 road. Nestled on a river terrace above the River Stour floodplain, the area predominantly features chalk hills to the southwest. As of the 2011 census, the parish comprised 513 dwellings and a population of 1,156, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,240 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Charlton Marshall show an average sale price of £377,575, 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 Charlton Marshall a particularly low-crime area.
Charlton Marshall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Charlton Marshall. 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 Charlton Marshall includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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 Charlton Marshall
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Charlton Marshall. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Charlton Marshall.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Charlton Marshall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Charlton Marshall were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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