Search Compton Abbas planning applications
20 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Compton Abbas · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Glyn House Main Road Compton Abbas SP7 0NLAwaiting decisionT1 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by 20 feet all over. T2 - Oak - Remove branch that grows out at an approx. 90 degree angle to main stem.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 19 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/05759
- Tuckers Lodge High Street Compton Abbas Shaftesbury SP7 0NHWithdrawnT1 - Willow - Fell.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 16 Sep 2026Decided 30 Sep 2026P/TRC/2026/05119
- 18 Sandpit Lane Compton Abbas SP7 0NJApprovedT1 Beech - FellTree Works- TPOReceived 20 Jul 2026Decided 21 Aug 2026P/TRT/2026/03911
- The Butts Main Road Compton Abbas SP7 0NLApprovedTO - Oak - Reduce exterior canopy by up to 3m, leaving all pruning cuts with appropriate growth points for healthier regeneration in the future. HCT - Horse Chestnut - Pollard to a height of 6m.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 8 Jun 2026Decided 9 Jul 2026P/TRC/2026/03086
- The Reading Room Cottage Chapel Hill Compton Abbas SP7 0NQApprovedB1 Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii' (Conifer) - FellTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 28 May 2026Decided 24 Jun 2026P/TRC/2026/02896
Planning in Compton Abbas
Only 7 decisions near Compton Abbas in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Compton Abbas in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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About Compton Abbas
Compton Abbas is a picturesque village and civil parish in north Dorset, located just 3 miles south of Shaftesbury. Nestled on greensand at the edge of the Blackmore Vale, it features the Compton Abbas Airfield atop the surrounding hills. The village, with a population of 216 as of the 2011 census, is accessible via the A350 road connecting Wiltshire to the south coast. Its name reflects its Saxon heritage, meaning 'village in a narrow valley,' and it is home to St. Mary's Church, built in 1866 to serve the local community. The settlement has a population of approximately 204 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Compton Abbas 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 Compton Abbas a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Compton Abbas has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Compton Abbas 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Compton Abbas.
The most common types were tree works (9), discharge of conditions (1).