Search East Stour planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of East Stour · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Church Farm Lotmoor Hill East Stour SP8 5LPAwaiting decisionChange of use and conversion of farm buildings to form commercial units.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 2026P/FUL/2026/05674
- Grahams Farm East Stour Gillingham SP8 5RHApprovedNon material amendment - alter condition no. 3 to show a 3 year period, ending the consent in 2029 and not 2028 to planning permission P/FUL/2026/02370 (Erection of a temporary mobile home for an agricultural worker)Non Material AmendmentReceived 17 Sep 2026Decided 21 Sep 2026P/NMA/2026/05146
- Summer Lodge Church Farm Estate Church Street West Stour Gillingham SP8 5FTApprovedChange of use of land from agricultural to residential. Erect garage workshop with home office above (With Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/FUL/2023/06044 to amend approved plans).Variation of ConditionReceived 4 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026P/VOC/2026/04907
- Nonnas Cottage The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZApprovedNon material amendment - increase double glazed units to 14mm to planning permission P/HOU/2025/05314 (Erect single and two-storey extensions, construct detached garage, install air-source heat pump and replace entrance gates(demolish existing garage)Non Material AmendmentReceived 22 May 2026Decided 11 Jun 2026P/NMA/2026/02829
- St Michaels Church Church Lane Stour ProvostApprovedT1 - Ash - Fell. T2 - Yew - Raise crown to 2m from ground.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 15 May 2026Decided 11 Jun 2026P/TRC/2026/02674
Planning in East Stour
- Approved
- 80%
- 24 of 27 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of East Stour in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around East Stour
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SP8 131 applications in the last 12 months
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 603 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the East Stour area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes East Stour a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near East Stour. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (9), tree works (7).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).