Search Hermitage planning applications
4 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Hermitage · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Blackberry Farm Hartley Street Hermitage DT2 7BBApprovedErection of greenhouseFull Planning ApplicationReceived 4 Sep 2026Decided 12 Oct 2026P/FUL/2026/04906
- Land Adjacent to Hermitage Village Hall Hermitage Lane Hermitage Dorchester DT2 7BBApprovedCarry our external alterations to barn and change of use to office - Use Class E (g) (i).Full Planning ApplicationReceived 24 Aug 2026Decided 2 Nov 2026P/FUL/2026/04662
- Land East Of Hermitage Village Hall Hermitage Lane HermitageApprovedNon-material amendment - to amend wording of condition 9 to planning permission P/FUL/2025/06711 (Carry our external alterations to barn and change of use to office - Use Class E (g) (i).)Non Material AmendmentReceived 24 Feb 2026Decided 2 Mar 2026P/NMA/2026/01107
- Greengate Hermitage Lane Hermitage DT2 7BBRefusedErection of a one-bedroomed wooden holiday letFull Planning ApplicationReceived 22 Feb 2024Decided 18 Apr 2024P/FUL/2024/00365
Planning in Hermitage
Only 3 decisions near Hermitage in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hermitage in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT2 497 applications in the last 12 months
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About Hermitage
Hermitage is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of Dorset, southern England. Nestled beneath the Dorset Downs, it lies approximately 6 miles south of Sherborne and has a small population of around 70 residents, according to the latest estimates from Dorset County Council. This serene setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a rural community with unique local characteristics. The settlement has a population of approximately 108 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Dorset district.
Property prices in Hermitage show an average sale price of £352,519, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hermitage 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 Hermitage a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Hermitage has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hermitage 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 Hermitage, 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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hermitage.
The most common types were amendments (1).