Drimpton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Drimpton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Drimpton are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Drimpton
Drimpton is a quaint village located in Dorset, England, approximately 5 miles northwest of Beaminster and 3.5 miles southwest of Crewkerne in Somerset. Nestled within the civil parish of Broadwindsor, Drimpton offers a rural setting that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region.
District: Broadwindsor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,563 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Drimpton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drimpton.
- 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 Drimpton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Drimpton.
- - Land off Netherhay Lane Drimpton Beaminster DT8 3FS
Erect steel framed agricultural store 12.2m span x 23m long (5 No. 4.572m bays) x 4m to eaves to have a functional area for the storage of hay harvested from the surrounding field and dry storage for
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Old Drimpton Farm Chard Road Drimpton DT8 3RF
Use of the site as two independent dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Land West Of Netherhay Lane Drimpton
Erect agricultural building for storage of hay
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - Brent Paddock Axe Lane Drimpton DT8 3FN
T3 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Brent Paddock Axe Lane Drimpton DT8 3FN
T2 Ash - Fell T4 & T5 Ash - Crown lift, to remove lower branches to achieve a ground clearance of 10-12 ft T6 & T8 Oak - Crown lift, to remove lower branches to achieve a ground clearance of 10-12 ft
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-30
View full details - - Land West of Northcombe Lea Drimpton
G1 Fraxinus Excelsior (Common Ash) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Horwill House Axe Road Drimpton Crewkerne Somerset DT8 3RJ
Proposed Extension and Alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-10-05
View full details - - Land North Of 6 Netherhay Lane Drimpton
T1 - Ash - Fell to ground under regulation 14 as tree poses a threat to a highway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 21 Marksmead Drimpton DT8 3RZ
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - Silverhay Barn Netherhay Drimpton Dorset DT8 3RH
Erect storage barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - Brent Paddock Axe Lane Drimpton Dorset DT8 3FN
T1 Ash - Fell - die back & too close to power lines
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-06-15
View full details - - 9 Oxhayes Drimpton Dorset DT8 3RP
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-06-10
View full details - - 12 Marksmead Drimpton Dorset DT8 3RZ
Amendment to planning permission P/HOU/2021/02832 - Alterations to North elevation to include replacing timber boarding with render, brick piers added to quoins and zinc roof covering changed to steel
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-05-30
View full details - - Brent Paddock Axe Lane Drimpton Dorset DT8 3FN
T7 Ash - Fell - leaning & rotting
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-05-09
View full details - - Little Shabby Farm Axe Road Drimpton Crewkerne DT8 3RJ
Erection of a permanent agricultural workers dwelling and garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-11-26
View full details - - Stonelea Crewkerne Road Drimpton Beaminster DT8 3RG
Erect Rear Single Storey Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-08-11
View full details - - 12 Marksmead Drimpton DT8 3RZ
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-08-06
View full details - - MANOR FARMHOUSE, BRIDPORT ROAD, DRIMPTON, BEAMINSTER, DT8 3RD
Installation of coverered therapy "swim-spa"
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-10-23
View full details - - Little Shabby Farm Axe Road Drimpton Beaminster Dorset DT8 3RJ
The erection of two agricultural buildings for hay/feed/straw and machinery store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-07-23
View full details - - BRENT PADDOCK, AXE LANE, DRIMPTON, BEAMINSTER, DT8 3FN
T2, T5 & T14 Ash - Crown reduction less than 3% to give a height clearance of leafed branch ends from ground of 4.3m (14ft) T12 & T13 Oak - Crown reduction less than 3% to give a height clearance of l
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-06-08
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A brief summary of Drimpton in Dorset
Drimpton is a quaint village located in Dorset, England, approximately 5 miles northwest of Beaminster and 3.5 miles southwest of Crewkerne in Somerset. Nestled within the civil parish of Broadwindsor, Drimpton offers a rural setting that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region. It sits within the Broadwindsor district.
Property prices in Drimpton show an average sale price of £368,563, 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 Drimpton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Drimpton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, Drimpton 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 Drimpton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Drimpton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Drimpton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Drimpton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Drimpton were full planning applications (6), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- 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.