Search Charminster (BH8) planning applications
32 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Charminster (BH8) · updated daily · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- 38 Bradpole Road Bournemouth BH8 9NXAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate for propose detached garage to replace existingReceived 9 Nov 2026P/26/05303/CLP
- 378-386 Charminster Road Bournemouth BH8 9SAAwaiting decisionAdvertisement Consent for installation of two additional external signs to the existing shopfront.Received 5 Nov 2026P/26/05359/ADV
- 73 Uplands Road Bournemouth BH8 9SRAwaiting decisionT24 - Ash - Fell.TreesReceived 2 Nov 2026P/26/05347/TTPO
- 81 Brackendale Road Bournemouth BH8 9HZAwaiting decisionT1 - Scots Pine - Reduce the lateral branches which extend furthest over the conservatory by 1-2m, remove dead wood.Tree work to tree/s subject to a TPOReceived 2 Nov 2026P/26/05325/TTPO
- 59 Queens Park Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9LJApprovedRoman Tree - Dead -FellRegulation 14 - Dead and DangerousReceived 30 Oct 2026Decided 2 Nov 2026P/26/05302/REG14
Planning in Charminster (BH8)
- Approved
- 79%
- 77 of 95 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Charminster (BH8) in the last 24 months, from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's planning register.
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Around Charminster (BH8)
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BH8 192 applications in the last 12 monthsBH9 158 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
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About Charminster (BH8)
Charminster is a village and civil parish in west Dorset, England, located just one mile north of Dorchester along the A352 road, beside 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 small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,356 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Charminster area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Charminster a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Charminster has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Charminster 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.
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In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Charminster. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (38), tree works (34), outline applications (14).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).