Dorsington, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dorsington, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
About Dorsington
Dorsington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England, approximately 2¾ miles west of Milcote railway station. Originally part of Gloucestershire until 1931, Dorsington is noted for its historical significance, with roots tracing back to an Anglo-Saxon charter in 710 and its mention in the Domesday Book of 1086. With a population that grew from 138 in 2001 to 150 in 2011, the village features the Grade II* listed St Peter's Church, built between 1764 and 1768, and serves as the original centre of the Heart of England Forest, initiated by philanthropist Felix Dennis.
Population: 149 (2021) · Area: 461.5 km²
District: Stratford-on-Avon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £454,090 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dorsington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dorsington.
- 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 Dorsington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
178 planning applications found near Dorsington.
- - Kingsbridge Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AR
-T1 fell - conifer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Windrush House Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AX
-T1 walnut - crown lift to 2.5-3 metres above ground level and crown thin end-growth by 20%. -T2 willow - reduce crown overhanging play equipment by pruning back to previous pollarding points, reducin
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Church Farm Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AX
-T1 weeping willow - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - New House Farm Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AR
-T1 Norway maple - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Meon View Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AX
Proposed installation of solar panels on existing roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - The Olde Forge Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AX
-T1-T2, small ash - fell to ground.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - The Green Barn Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AX
Barn Conversion: The proposed siting and location of the building is illustrated on drawings numbered 8479-01-01A and 8479-03-02A. This application is a resubmission of approved application ref : 21/0
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - The Old Rectory Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AX
Proposed new garden wall to eastern boundary within rear garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - 2 School House Dorsington Road Dorsington Warwickshire CV37 8AR
-T1 horse chestnut - Reduction by 2.5-3metres top growth. Reduce sail effect and side growth by 1.5-2metres. Thin by 20%.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-11-06
View full details - - The Old Rectory Dorsington Road Dorsington Warwickshire CV37 8AX
Proposed new oil tank within the garden of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Village Green Dorsington
-T1 009 copper beech - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - New House Farm Dorsington Road Dorsington Warwickshire CV37 8AR
-T1 (FC1) flowering cherry - Fell -T2 (C1) cherry - Reduce in height by up to 5metres. WITHDRAWN from notice 28.7.2023
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-07-17
View full details - - 2 School House Dorsington Road Dorsington Warwickshire CV37 8AR
-T1 Purple Plum - Fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-06-06
View full details - - The Old Manor Dorsington Road Dorsington Warwickshire CV37 8AR
Installation of log burner into existing fireplace
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - Moat Barn Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AX
Create 2no. fireplaces with flues through roof, replacement staircase, alterations to layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-01-31
View full details - - Church Farm Cottage Dorsington Road Dorsington Warwickshire CV37 8AX
Two-storey extension to the dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2022-10-31
View full details - - Firs Cottage Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AR
-P1 plum - reduce height by approximately 4metres. -P2 plum - reduce height by approximately 4metres. -A1 ash - reduce height by approximately 4metres. -A2 ash - reduce height by approximately 4metres
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2022-10-05
View full details - - Milfield Barton Road Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AT
Amendment to planning permission 21/02731/FUL (date of decision 18.10.2021). Render to bottom of house and omission of glazing bars to replacement windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2022-08-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Westfield House Braggington Lane Dorsington
Agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2022-07-26
View full details - - The Old Rectory Dorsington Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8AX
Proposed conversion of coal shed to form boot room and store, link extension between coal shed and store, and internal and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2022-05-12
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A brief summary of Dorsington in Warwickshire
Dorsington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England, approximately 2¾ miles west of Milcote railway station. Originally part of Gloucestershire until 1931, Dorsington is noted for its historical significance, with roots tracing back to an Anglo-Saxon charter in 710 and its mention in the Domesday Book of 1086. With a population that grew from 138 in 2001 to 150 in 2011, the village features the Grade II* listed St Peter's Church, built between 1764 and 1768, and serves as the original centre of the Heart of England Forest, initiated by philanthropist Felix Dennis. The settlement has a population of approximately 149 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Dorsington covers an area of approximately 461.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Dorsington show an average sale price of £454,090, 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 Dorsington a particularly low-crime area.
Dorsington has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dorsington 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 Dorsington
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Dorsington. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Dorsington.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dorsington were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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