Farnham, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farnham, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Farnham
Farnham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, nestled on Cranborne Chase and situated seven miles northeast of Blandford Forum. As of the 2011 census, the population of Farnham was recorded at 183, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those considering planning applications in a peaceful rural setting.
Population: 187 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £682,323 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farnham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farnham.
- 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 Farnham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Farnham.
- - Cobblers Cottage 58 High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
Cherry - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Winklebury Cottage 55 High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
T1 Walnut - Reduce canopy by 2m back to appropriate growth points & remove 4 lower laterals
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Stables High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
Tree A - Weeping Beech - No action. Tree B - Copper Beech - Crown reduce shortening peripheral branches by up to 3m. Cutting back to suitable secondary growth point as per indicative red lines on atta
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - St Laurence's Cottage 65 High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
G1 - 1x Sorbus, 1 x Hazel & 1x Willow (re-rooted into hedge) - Cut to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - St Laurence's Cottage 65 High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
T1 - Willow - Reduce crown to by 2m (to previous points). T2 - Apple - Crown thin by 10%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - The Beeches 66 High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
T1 - Ash - Reduce back new growth to previous pollard points. T2 - Hazel - Reduce back new growth to previous pollard points. T4 - Beech - Fell. T5 - Yew - Raise crown to 2.5m from ground level, remov
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - The Beeches 66 High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
T3 - Copper Beech - Reduce whole crown by 2m. Works to T1, T2, T4, T5 and T6 are being considered under reference P/TRC/2025/07580 as trees are protected by a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Field Cottage High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
T1 - Monterey cypress - Remove lower lateral branch with multiple splits back to main stem. T2 - Group of yew - Trim height and side growth by 2ft. T3 - Irish/Common Yew - Fell to ground level. T4 & T
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Appledore Cottage High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
T1 - Apple - Undertake a full crown reduction by no more than 1m from the tips inwards. T2 - Elder - Reduce by no more than 1.5m from the tips inwards. T3 - Hawthorn - Reduce by no more than 1.5m from
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - Sarunds House High Street Farnham DT11 8DE
T7 - Hawthorn - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Farnham in Dorset
Farnham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, nestled on Cranborne Chase and situated seven miles northeast of Blandford Forum. As of the 2011 census, the population of Farnham was recorded at 183, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those considering planning applications in a peaceful rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 187 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Farnham show an average sale price of £682,323, 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 Farnham a particularly low-crime area.
Farnham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Farnham. 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 Farnham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cranborne Chase SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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, Farnham 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 Farnham
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Farnham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Farnham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Farnham were tree works (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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