Charminster (DT2), Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charminster (DT2), Dorset.
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Planning applications in Charminster (DT2) are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Charminster (DT2)
Charminster is a village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, approximately one mile north of Dorchester along the A352 road and the River Cerne. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 2,940 and includes the hamlet of Charlton Down, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
Population: 3,356 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £352,519 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 036D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Charminster (DT2).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charminster (DT2).
- 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 Charminster (DT2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Charminster (DT2).
- - 5b Westleaze Close Charminster DT2 9QA
T1 Maple - Fell T2 Sweet Chestnut - Reduce eastern quadrant of the crown by up to 1.5 - 2m, pruning back to suitable growth points and blending the works into the remaining canopy. Crown raise by up t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - 3 Mill Lane Charminster DT2 9QP
T1 Walnut - H1 & H2 Box Hedge - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 17B East Hill Charminster DT2 9QL
T1 Willow - Crown reduction of up to 2m on southern side of canopy T2 Cypress - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 17B East Hill Charminster DT2 9QL
T1 Willow - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 3 Mill Lane Charminster DT2 9QP
T1 - Ornamental Tree (species unspecified) - Remove. Replanting not required as the client actively undertakes planting and ongoing garden management.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 17B East Hill Charminster DT2 9QL
G1 Cypress x 11 - Fell T1 Cypress - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 6 Westleaze Close Charminster DT2 9QA
T28 Oak - To reduce the crown by 2-3 metres, maximum diameter final pruning cuts of 150mm, remove the lowest sub-lateral branch over No. 5 Westleaze Close (and the small tree in the grounds of no. 5)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 4A Westleaze Close Charminster DT2 9QA
T1 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by up to 4m in height and spread (on both sides) T2 Ash - Reduce south western canopy overhanging garden building by up to 4m, crown lifting by removal of tertiary branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 3 Mill Lane Charminster DT2 9QP
T1 Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 15 Cocklands Charminster DT2 9QE
Erect two storey side extension (demolish single storey side extension), convert loft to living accommodation with large rear dormer with windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 8 East Hill House Charminster DT2 9QL
Alterations to existing access, terrace and garden wall, additional parking area to rear driveway and installation of EV charger.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 8 East Hill House Charminster DT2 9QL
Alterations to existing access, terrace and garden wall, additional parking area to rear driveway and installation of EV charger.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 8 East Hill Charminster DT2 9QL
T8 Ash - Reduce entirely by up to 3m back to previous points & shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 8 East Hill Charminster DT2 9QL
T1 Copper Beech - Reduce back over the road by up to 2.5m T2 Ornamental Prunus - Remove T3 Prunus - Remove dead limbs & reduce the remainder of the tree entirely by up to 2.5m back to previous points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 2A Mill Lane Charminster Dorset DT2 9QP
T1 Apple - Fell T2 Fastigiate Yew - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Wolfeton Manor 16 East Hill Charminster Dorset DT2 9QL
T1 Western Red Cedar - Fell T2 Birch - Prune back to give 2m clearance from the building T3 Willow - Reduce crown by around 1.5 - 2m overall (20-30%) T4 Cherry - Prune to give 2m clearance from buildi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Charminster (DT2) in Dorset
Charminster is a village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, approximately one mile north of Dorchester along the A352 road and the River Cerne. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 2,940 and includes the hamlet of Charlton Down, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,356 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Charminster (DT2) show an average sale price of £352,519, 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 Charminster (DT2) a particularly low-crime area.
Charminster (DT2) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Charlton Down (Charminster Herrison), Dorchester, Charminster. 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 Charminster (DT2) includes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Charminster (DT2) 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 Charminster (DT2)
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Charminster (DT2). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Charminster (DT2) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Charminster (DT2) were tree works (18), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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