Corfe Mullen, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Corfe Mullen, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Corfe Mullen
Corfe Mullen, located in Dorset, England, is a civil parish and town on the north-western edge of the South East Dorset conurbation, with a population of 10,374 as of the 2021 census. The area boasts a range of amenities including six churches, four pubs, five schools, a library, and various shops, alongside active community and sports organizations. In December 2019, the local parish council adopted Town Council status to explore potential financial benefits, enhancing its profile as a vibrant community while retaining its village charm.
Population: 10,374 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 025G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Corfe Mullen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Corfe Mullen.
- 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 Corfe Mullen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Corfe Mullen.
- - To the rear of the property of 61 Towers Way Corfe Mullen BH21 3UA
Birch - Remove 2 metres off overhanging branches growing towards dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 10 Violet Farm Close Corfe Mullen BH21 3DR
Removal of existing garage and replace with a side & rear extension to 7.3m. Single pitched roof to side with pitched roof to gable at rear. Complete with 3x rooflights and matching bifold.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 59 Towers Way Corfe Mullen BH21 3UA
T1 Beech - Reduce northern canopy overhanging boundary by 2 metres. - Remove 2 x lowest limbs (as indicated in the photograph submitted with the application). T2 Beech - Remove lowest limb extending o
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 23 Orchard Close Corfe Mullen BH21 3TW
T1 Twin-stemmed Sycamore - Fell. T2 Twin-stemmed Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 12 Orchard Lane Corfe Mullen BH21 3SU
Erection of a 2-storey rear extension, removal of existing entrance steps and erect a single-storey extension at front to form new lobby and steps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 11 Orchard Close Corfe Mullen BH21 3TW
T1 Oak - Remove epicormic growth up to 6 metres and reduce lateral limbs growing towards 11 & 13 Orchard Close by 1.5 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 9 Croft Close Corfe Mullen BH21 3JE
T1 Hornbeam: Undertake a branch reduction on all lateral growth only by no more than 1.2m from the tips inwards spanning from a S-SE direction. No pruning wounds will exceed 50mm in diameter and all c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Land West Of Sleight Lane Sleight Lane Corfe Mullen
Non-material amendment to PP P/RES/2022/02828 (Landscaping scheme submitted as reserved matters in conjunction with outline application 3/18/0996/OUT) to remove the proposed pond and replace with tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Corfe Mullen in Dorset
Corfe Mullen, located in Dorset, England, is a civil parish and town on the north-western edge of the South East Dorset conurbation, with a population of 10,374 as of the 2021 census. The area boasts a range of amenities including six churches, four pubs, five schools, a library, and various shops, alongside active community and sports organizations. In December 2019, the local parish council adopted Town Council status to explore potential financial benefits, enhancing its profile as a vibrant community while retaining its village charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,374 (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 Corfe Mullen a particularly low-crime area.
Corfe Mullen has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brog Street-Sleight Lane. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Corfe Mullen includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Corfe Mullen Pastures SSSI, Upton Heath SSSI, Corfe & Barrow Hills SSSI; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Corfe Mullen
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Corfe Mullen. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Corfe Mullen.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Corfe Mullen were tree works (16), full planning applications (10), amendments (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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