How long do planning decisions take near Henbury?

The average planning decision time near Henbury is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Henbury?

The planning approval rate near Henbury is 25%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Henbury?

The most common type of planning application near Henbury is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Henbury?

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Henbury, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Henbury, Dorset.

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About Henbury

Henbury is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Sturminster Marshall in Dorset, England. Situated along the A31 road, it offers convenient access for planning applications and developments in the surrounding area.

District: Sturminster Marshall

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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 021A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Henbury.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Henbury.

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 Henbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Henbury.

- 20 Henbury House Gardens Sturminster Marshall BH21 3TZ
Alterations within the existing roof utilising the permitted development rights.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Poole SRO
EIA Scoping Opinion : Poole Water Recycling and Transfer Strategic Resourse Option
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Land to the south of the A31 Henbury Green Sturminster Marshall
Construction of a service area and amenities building with fuelling facilities, including that for electric and hydrogen powered vehicles and a battery storage facility accessed via a new roundabout a
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Henbury in Dorset

Property prices in Henbury 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 Henbury a particularly low-crime area.

Henbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sturminster Marshall. 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 Henbury includes 8 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.

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Planning Activity in Henbury

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Henbury. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Henbury.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Henbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Henbury were outline applications (4), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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