Compton Abbas, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Compton Abbas, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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.
Population: 204 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Compton Abbas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Compton Abbas.
- 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 Compton Abbas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Compton Abbas.
- - Greenstones Chapel Hill Compton Abbas Shaftesbury SP7 0ND
Apple - Reduce crown as per annotated photograph. Osmanthus - Reduce road side section of crown as per annotated photograph. Hawthorne - Reduce to short monolith as per annotated photograph.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Horders Chapel Hill Compton Abbas Shaftesbury SP7 0NQ
T1 - Yew - Reduce to height of fence. T2 - Holly - Reduce by 10ft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 18 Sandpit Lane Compton Abbas SP7 0NJ
Non-material amendment - Change the rear roof to a rubber roof covering (Black) from synthetic slate; to Planning Permission No. P/HOU/2024/02285 (Conversion of garage to one bed self-contained annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 18 Sandpit Lane Compton Abbas SP7 0NJ
Conversion of garage to one bed self-contained annexe and cladding of garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 7/9 (Willow Cottages) Chapel Hill Compton Abbas SP7 0ND
Erect two storey side extensions to each cottage with solar panels installed on roofs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Lower Lane House High Street Compton Abbas Dorset SP7 0NB
Construct new drive & form new vehicular access with sliding gate. Erect workshop/garage buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - 17 High Street Compton Abbas Dorset SP7 0NH
T1 - Poplar - Remove lowest primary limb over outbuilding, removal of limb at rear to balance crown and lift remainder of branches to 6m from ground (see pictures). T2 & T3 - Sycamores - Crown lift br
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - East End Chapel Hill Compton Abbas Dorset SP7 0ND
T1 - Beech - Crown lift over the garden by removing the lateral branches from below 5m. Reduce the whole crown that overhangs the garden by 2.0-2.5m. Sever ivy at base. T2 - Walnut - Crown lift to 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Compton Abbas in Dorset
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Compton Abbas a particularly low-crime area.
Compton Abbas has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Compton Abbas, Fontmell Magna. 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 Compton Abbas includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fontmell and Melbury Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fontmell & Melbury Downs. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Compton Abbas
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Compton Abbas. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Compton Abbas maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Compton Abbas were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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