Fontmell Magna, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fontmell Magna, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Fontmell Magna
Fontmell Magna is a quaint village and civil parish in Dorset, nestled in the scenic Blackmore Vale near the chalk hills of Cranborne Chase. Conveniently located along the A350 road, it lies five miles south of Shaftesbury and eight miles north of Blandford Forum. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 734, making it a charming yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 676 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £393,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fontmell Magna.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fontmell Magna.
- 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 Fontmell Magna based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Fontmell Magna.
- - Brookfield Mill Street Fontmell Magna SP7 0PA
T1 - Weeping Beech - Reduce back canopy by 2m (as indicated in annotated photograph). T2 - Oak - Reduce back canopy by 3m (as indicated in annotated photograph). T3 - Oak - Reduce back canopy by 3m (a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Barn South Of Marshmoor Lodge West Street Fontmell Magna
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling (Class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Plum Tree Cottage 68 West Street Fontmell Magna Dorset SP7 0PF
Demolish rear extension. Erect single storey rear extension. Carry out internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Plum Tree Cottage 68 West Street Fontmell Magna Dorset SP7 0PF
Erect single storey rear extension (demolish existing rear extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Blandfords Farm West Street Fontmell Magna Dorset SP7 0PF
Erection of 9no. dwellings (outline application to determine access only)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - Mulberry West Street Fontmell Magna SP7 0PF
Erection of greenhouse, summer room, shed and flue for wood burner
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Fontmell Magna in Dorset
Fontmell Magna is a quaint village and civil parish in Dorset, nestled in the scenic Blackmore Vale near the chalk hills of Cranborne Chase. Conveniently located along the A350 road, it lies five miles south of Shaftesbury and eight miles north of Blandford Forum. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 734, making it a charming yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 676 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Fontmell Magna show an average sale price of £393,060, 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 Fontmell Magna a particularly low-crime area.
Fontmell Magna has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fontmell Magna, Sutton Waldron. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fontmell Magna includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton Combe SSSI, Fontmell and Melbury Downs SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fontmell & Melbury Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Fontmell Magna
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Fontmell Magna. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fontmell Magna may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fontmell Magna were tree works (14), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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