Hinton Martell, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hinton Martell, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Hinton Martell
Hinton Martell is a quaint village located in Dorset, southern England, now part of the civil parish of Hinton. Situated three miles north of Wimborne Minster, it falls within the Dorset unitary authority area. As of the 2001 Census, the population was recorded at 368, but the civil parish was abolished in April 2015, merging with Hinton Parva to form the new parish of Hinton. This charming village presents a unique opportunity for those interested in planning applications within a historically rich area.
Population: 409 (2011)
District: Hinton
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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 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hinton Martell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hinton Martell.
- 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 Hinton Martell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hinton Martell.
- - Pipers Paddock Lane From Hinton Martell Fountain To Hill House Access Hinton Martell BH21 7HD
T6 Contorted Willow - Fell. T2 Cedar - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 1 Emley Lane, Hinton Martell, BH21 7HE
Fell 8 dead trees - 1x Beech and 7x Elms. Additional dead trees to previous notification at this site, ref. P/TRD/2025/02291.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 1 Emley Lane, Hinton Martell, BH21 7HE
13x dead Elms - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Bobbin Holme Hinton Martell Wimborne BH21 7HE
T1 Sycamore - Reduce crown by 1.5 metres in height and width to previous pruning points to retain shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Hinton Martell in Dorset
Hinton Martell is a quaint village located in Dorset, southern England, now part of the civil parish of Hinton. Situated three miles north of Wimborne Minster, it falls within the Dorset unitary authority area. As of the 2001 Census, the population was recorded at 368, but the civil parish was abolished in April 2015, merging with Hinton Parva to form the new parish of Hinton. This charming village presents a unique opportunity for those interested in planning applications within a historically rich area. The settlement has a population of approximately 409 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Hinton district.
Property prices in Hinton Martell 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 Hinton Martell a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hinton Martell includes 4 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, Hinton Martell 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 Hinton Martell
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hinton Martell. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Hinton Martell.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hinton Martell were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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