East Stour, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Stour, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About East Stour
East Stour is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, approximately two miles south of Gillingham. Nestled in the picturesque Blackmore Vale, it lies half a mile from the River Stour and is conveniently situated along the A30 road, which connects London to Penzance. With a population of 573 as recorded in the 2011 census, East Stour offers a charming rural setting that may be relevant for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 603 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Stour.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Stour.
- 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 East Stour based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near East Stour.
- - Former Calf Shed Scotchey Hill East Stour
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 1no. dwelling (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of East Stour in Dorset
East Stour is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, approximately two miles south of Gillingham. Nestled in the picturesque Blackmore Vale, it lies half a mile from the River Stour and is conveniently situated along the A30 road, which connects London to Penzance. With a population of 573 as recorded in the 2011 census, East Stour offers a charming rural setting that may be relevant for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 603 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in East Stour show an average sale price of £306,380, 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 East Stour a particularly low-crime area.
East Stour has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stour Provost, West Stour. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Stour 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 East Stour
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near East Stour. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Stour may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Stour were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.