Combe Almer, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Combe Almer, Dorset.
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About Combe Almer
Sturminster Marshall is a village and civil parish in east Dorset, located on the River Stour between Blandford Forum and Poole. With a population of 1,969 as of the 2011 Census, the parish includes the nearby village of Almer and the hamlet of Henbury. The area is part of the Stour electoral ward, which extends to Pamphill and has a total population of 2,582.
District: Sturminster Marshall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £409,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 027C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Combe Almer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Combe Almer.
- 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 Combe Almer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Combe Almer.
- - 1 Coombe Farm Cottages Poole Road Sturminster Marshall BH21 3RR
Erecct replacement porch, new garage, new windows and refurbishment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Rhode Hill Old Market Road Corfe Mullen BH16 6AG
Retained use of four replacement residential mobile homes
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-08
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A brief summary of Combe Almer in Dorset
Sturminster Marshall is a village and civil parish in east Dorset, located on the River Stour between Blandford Forum and Poole. With a population of 1,969 as of the 2011 Census, the parish includes the nearby village of Almer and the hamlet of Henbury. The area is part of the Stour electoral ward, which extends to Pamphill and has a total population of 2,582. It sits within the Sturminster Marshall district.
Property prices in Combe Almer show an average sale price of £409,870, 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 Combe Almer a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Combe Almer includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Combe Almer 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 Combe Almer
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Combe Almer. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 Combe Almer.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Combe Almer were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Henbury planning applications
- Barrow Hill planning applications
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- Corfe Mullen planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.