Search Gaunt's Common planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Gaunt's Common · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- The Hatch Horseshoes To Gaunt's Common - Lane Gaunts Common BH21 4JPAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing Conservatory and replacement with Sun Room.Householder Planning PermissionReceived 2 Nov 2026P/HOU/2026/06105
- Holtwood Methodist Church Holt Wood Horseshoes To Billberies Farm Lane Pond Head Road Holt BH21 7DTAwaiting decisionInstall ramp & handrail for disabled access at rear of property. Replace window with new bi-folding doorsFull Planning ApplicationReceived 13 Oct 2026P/FUL/2026/05704
- Westbrook Holt BH21 7DRAwaiting decisionSingle Storey rear extension to 3990mm depth to create kitchen/dining area Side extension to 5600mm width to create garage Side extension to create bedroom to 5800mm widthCertificate of Lawful Use ProposedReceived 2 Oct 2026P/CLP/2026/05479
- Westbrook Holt Wood Holt BH21 7DRAwaiting decisionErection of additional storeyPrior Approval - Class AA enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeysReceived 2 Oct 2026P/PAED/2026/05480
- Land Adjacent To Westwood Gaunts Common BH21 4JRAwaiting decisionFormation of a new vehicular access from Petersham Lane to serve the existing landFull Planning ApplicationReceived 8 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/04923
Planning in Gaunt's Common
- Approved
- 76%
- 19 of 23 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gaunt's Common in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Gaunt's Common
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BH21 571 applications in the last 12 months
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About Gaunt's Common
Gaunt's Common is a village located in east Dorset, England, approximately 2 miles north of Wimborne Minster. As of the 2001 census, the village had a population of 1,265, while the broader electoral ward, which includes Hinton Martell and Horton, recorded a population of 2,286 in 2011. This demographic information may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it provides insight into local community size and potential development considerations.
Property prices in Gaunt's Common show an average sale price of £470,054, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Gaunt's Common 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 (May 2026). This makes Gaunt's Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Gaunt's Common has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gaunt's Common 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gaunt's Common, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Gaunt's Common. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (6), amendments (3).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).