Search Herston planning applications
26 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Herston · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 196 High Street Swanage BH19 2PQAwaiting decisionProposed ancillary outbuildingHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 27 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05869
- 37B Jubilee Road Swanage BH19 2SEAwaiting decisionErect single storey front extension and convert loft into habitable accommodation with front and rear dormers and rooflights.Householder Planning PermissionReceived 25 Sep 2026P/HOU/2026/04508
- 89A The Artists Studio Kings Road West Swanage BH19 1HNAwaiting decisionChange of use of artists studio to new dwelling. Erect single storey side extension.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/05093
- The Swanage School High Street Swanage BH19 2PHApprovedInstallation of new 2.4m high fencing; including new automated and non-automated gates.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 11 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 2026P/FUL/2026/04228
- Leeson House Field Studies Centre Access To Leeson House Langton Matravers BH19 3EUApprovedNew extension for WCs and showers, internal alterations and external alterations.Listed Building ConsentReceived 19 Aug 2026Decided 30 Oct 2026P/LBC/2026/04555
Planning in Herston
- Approved
- 86%
- 37 of 41 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Herston in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Herston
Postcode districts
BH19 177 applications in the last 12 months
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About Herston
Herston is a western suburb of Swanage in Dorset, England, situated approximately 9 miles from Wareham. It features its own railway station, Herston Halt, as part of the Swanage Railway, providing transport links to the surrounding areas. The suburb is home to Swanage School and offers recreational space with a park located on Days Road, making it a key area for local planning applications and community development. Additionally, the scenic Swanage Coastal Park is nearby, enhancing the area's appeal. It sits within the Swanage district.
Property prices in Herston show an average sale price of £447,112, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Herston 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 Herston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Herston has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Herston 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 Herston, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Herston. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (17), outline applications (6), tree works (6).