Hinton St Mary, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hinton St Mary, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hinton St Mary are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hinton St Mary
Hinton St Mary is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, positioned on a low Corallian limestone ridge near the River Stour, just one mile north of Sturminster Newton. As of 2021, the parish has an estimated population of 225 residents, reflecting a slight decline from previous years. With 97 households recorded in 2001, Hinton St Mary offers a small community atmosphere, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the area.
Population: 227 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £392,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hinton St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hinton St Mary.
- 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 St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Hinton St Mary.
- - 2 Old School Lane Hinton St Mary DT10 1NA
(B) & (C) Apple - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage The Street Hinton St Mary DT10 1NA
Internal alterations. Replacement of windows & temporary external door. Retain 5 windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 3 White Horse Lane Hinton St Mary Sturminster Newton DT10 1NA
T1 - Ash - Reduce to a 20-25ft monolith as per annotated photograph.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Bungalow Wood Lane Hinton St Mary DT10 1NB
Erect single storey extension to rear of existing bungalow.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - The Manor House Church Lane Hinton St Mary DT10 1NA
T1 Horse Chestnut - Fell Area A Beech x 13 & Lime x 2 - Crown lift all branches to afford a 4m clearance from ground level & cut back to suitable secondary growth point or branch collar Area B Beech x
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Village Garden Old School Lane Hinton St Mary DT10 1NA
T1 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 10 Veals Lane Hinton St Mary DT10 1NE
Demolish conservatory, erect single storey rear and side extensions. Construct new retaining wall and steps to the front of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Castlemans Farmhouse Castlemans Lane Hinton St Mary DT10 1LY
Carry out alterations and repairs to outbuilding, replace timber shutter on east elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - Castlemans Farmhouse Castlemans Lane Hinton St Mary DT10 1LY
Carry out alterations and repairs to outbuilding, alterations to first floor bathroom, replace timber shutter on east elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - The Manor House Church Lane Hinton St Mary Sturminster Newton DT10 1NA
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Fell under regulation 14 as tree is imminently dangerous.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Hinton St Mary in Dorset
Hinton St Mary is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, positioned on a low Corallian limestone ridge near the River Stour, just one mile north of Sturminster Newton. As of 2021, the parish has an estimated population of 225 residents, reflecting a slight decline from previous years. With 97 households recorded in 2001, Hinton St Mary offers a small community atmosphere, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 227 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Hinton St Mary show an average sale price of £392,750, 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 St Mary a particularly low-crime area.
Hinton St Mary has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hinton St Mary. 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 Hinton St Mary includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Hinton St Mary
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Hinton St Mary. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hinton St Mary.
The average decision time of 30 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 St Mary were tree works (7), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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