Search Holnest planning applications
93 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Holnest · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Park Farm Poultry Units Land off A352 Holnest Sherborne DT9 5PUAwaiting decisionChange of use of barns to light industrial (use class E g) (iii)) & storage/distribution use (use class B8)Full Planning ApplicationReceived 3 Nov 2026P/FUL/2026/04291
- The Old Coach House Holnest Sherborne DT9 6HAAwaiting decisionInstall solar panels to part of the roof.Listed Building ConsentReceived 24 Sep 2026P/LBC/2026/04818
- Osmond Farm Holnest DT9 6HAApprovedErection of detached Coach House - consisting of garage with ancillary accommodation aboveHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 5 Feb 2026Decided 25 Mar 2026P/HOU/2026/00681
- Dubbins Farm Holnest DT9 5PUApprovedErect agricultural building.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 27 Nov 2025Decided 20 Jan 2026P/FUL/2025/07106
- Park Farm Poultry Units Holnest Sherborne DT9 5PUApprovedErect agricultural buildingPrior Approval - Building for Agricultural/Forestry UseReceived 27 Oct 2025Decided 13 Nov 2025P/PABA/2025/06391
Planning in Holnest
Only 7 decisions near Holnest in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Holnest in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT9 332 applications in the last 12 months
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About Holnest
Holnest is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Blackmore Vale of Dorset, England, approximately 4 miles south of Sherborne. The village is characterized by its scattered settlement on Oxford clay, with local drainage provided by the Cam stream. The A352 main road runs through Holnest, making it accessible for potential development. According to a 2013 estimate, the parish has a population of around 220, while the 2011 census recorded a combined population of 342 with the nearby parish of Lillington. The settlement has a population of approximately 206 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Holnest show an average sale price of £450,471, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Holnest 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 Holnest a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Holnest has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holnest 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 Holnest, 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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Holnest.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2).