Gillingham, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gillingham, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
About Gillingham
Gillingham is a civil parish and the northernmost town in Dorset, situated in the picturesque Blackmore Vale. Located near the B3095 and B3081 roads, it is approximately four miles south of the A303 and five miles northwest of Shaftesbury. With a population of 11,756 as recorded in the 2011 census, Gillingham has grown to incorporate nearby hamlets like Peacemarsh, Bay, and Wyke, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 11,505 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.gcci.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gillingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gillingham.
- 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 Gillingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Gillingham.
- - Former - The Original Factory Shop Station Road Gillingham SP8 4PY
Removal of existing timber storage area and insertion of new entrance doors and shopfront.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Parish Office Queen Street Gillingham
Install replacement door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Land at Oake Woods Gillingham
T2 - Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) - Reduce overhanging branches back from the building and street light by approximately 1m. T3 - Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) - Reduce overhanging branches back
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land adjacent to Oake Woods Stourfields Gillingham SP8 4PZ
T19 - Crack Willow - Re-pollard back to previous points. T25 - Crack Willow - Remove failed stem.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Myrtle Cottage St Martins Square Gillingham SP8 4DP
T1 - Ash - Selective redial reduction of canopy extending due south, shortening branches extending due south by approximately 1-3.5 metres. Cutting back to suitable secondary growth point (as per indi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - The Apex Queen Street Gillingham SP8 4DX
T1 - Sycamore - Fell and replant with 1x Yew.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Ramleh Wyke Road Gillingham SP8 4NQ
T1 - Beech hedge - Reduce height by 60% as per annotated photograph. T2 - Wild cherry - Remove 1 of the multiple stems and reduce and shape cherry by a third as per annotated photograph. T3 - Sycamore
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Gillingham High Street Car Park High Street Gillingham
T11 - Large leafed lime - Remove base suckers/epicormic growth. T12 - Large leafed lime - Remove base suckers/epicormic growth. T13 - Large leafed lime - Remove base suckers/epicormic growth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Gillingham High Street Car Park High Street Gillingham
C1 - Low Ground Vegetation - Fell to ground level. C2 - Low Ground Vegetation - Fell to ground level. C3 - Low Ground Vegetation - Fell to ground level. T4 - Japanese Crab - Crown lift to 4m over park
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land South Of Church View Gillingham
T1 - Copper Beech - Reduce crown as per annotated images within the tree report. T2 - Oak - Reduce crown as per annotated images within the tree report.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land South Of 3 High Street Gillingham SP8 4AA
T180 - Ash - Reduce end-loaded branch which extends southwest by 2-3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Wayside Wyke Road Gillingham Dorset SP8 4NG
T1 Liquidambar - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 64 Oake Woods Gillingham SP8 4QS
Install 3 no. windows at side elevation. Replace existing windows & French doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Hillcrest Wyke Road Gillingham SP8 4NG
T1 - Ash - Fell. T2 - Ash - Remove the 2 lowest branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Silverlea Wyke Road Gillingham Dorset SP8 4NG
T1 - Conifer - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Rolls Bridge Rolls Bridge Lane Gillingham
T0715a - Unidentified Small dead tree - Remove as tree is dead. T0716 - Hazel x2 - Crown lift to 2.5 metres over path as there are low branch tips over footpath. GF - Elms - Fell as they have Dutch el
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-03
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A brief summary of Gillingham in Dorset
Gillingham is a civil parish and the northernmost town in Dorset, situated in the picturesque Blackmore Vale. Located near the B3095 and B3081 roads, it is approximately four miles south of the A303 and five miles northwest of Shaftesbury. With a population of 11,756 as recorded in the 2011 census, Gillingham has grown to incorporate nearby hamlets like Peacemarsh, Bay, and Wyke, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 11,505 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Gillingham show an average sale price of £306,380, 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 Gillingham a particularly low-crime area.
Gillingham has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milton on Stour, Wyke, Gillingham, Colesbrook. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gillingham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.gcci.org.uk/. 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 Gillingham
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Gillingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gillingham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gillingham were tree works (17), full planning applications (12), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Madjeston planning applications
- Colesbrook planning applications
- Peacemarsh planning applications
- Wyke planning applications
- Bay planning applications
- Eccliffe planning applications
- Bowridge Hill planning applications
- Ham Common planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.