Gaunt's Common, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gaunt's Common, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £441,641 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gaunt's Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gaunt's Common.
- 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 Gaunt's Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Gaunt's Common.
- - Fair View Horseshoes To Gaunt's Common - Lane Gaunts Common BH21 4JR
Erect single storey detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Walston Poultry Farm Ltd Gaunts Common BH21 4JR
Redevelopment of Previously Developed Land and Buildings for the Erection of 7 New Dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Fair View Gaunts Common BH21 4JR
Erect a first floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Wayside Gaunts Common Wimborne BH21 4JR
Rear Extension and replacement garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Brambles Holt BH21 4JN
Non material amendment to approved P/A 3/18/1269/HOU (demolish side extension and garage, erect new side extension and build over existing single storey extension to rear) to remove two storey extensi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Gaunt's Common in Dorset
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 £441,641, 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 Gaunt's Common a particularly low-crime area.
Gaunt's Common has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hinton Martell, Horton. 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 Gaunt's Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holt and West Moors Heaths SSSI; 12 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Gaunt's Common
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Gaunt's Common. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Gaunt's Common.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Gaunt's Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gaunt's Common were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 70% 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.