Kingston Russell, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingston Russell, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Kingston Russell
Kingston Russell is a small settlement located within the civil parish of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell in Dorset, England, approximately 7 miles west of Dorchester. With a population of just 35 as of 2001, it shares a parish council with Long Bredy. Notably, on 1 April 2024, the parish was abolished and merged with Long Bredy to create "Long Bredy and Kingston Russell," reflecting ongoing administrative changes in the area that may impact future planning applications.
Population: 42 (2021)
District: Long Bredy and Kingston Russell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 035B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingston Russell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingston Russell.
- 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 Kingston Russell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Kingston Russell.
- - Bride Valley Farm Higher Kingston Russell Dorchester DT2 9ED
Regulation 77 Habitats Regulation application for Temporary recreational camping following P/PDN/2025/06027. (Pop-up campsite - 3rd -6th April, 1st -3rd and 22nd - 30th May and 23rd July - 30th August
Status: Undecided | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Bride Valley Farm Higher Kingston Russell Dorchester DT2 9ED
Erection of agricultural tractor storage building, storage container, drying shed & farm shop. Retain livestock building & livestock, fleece, hay & straw building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Kingston Russell in Dorset
Kingston Russell is a small settlement located within the civil parish of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell in Dorset, England, approximately 7 miles west of Dorchester. With a population of just 35 as of 2001, it shares a parish council with Long Bredy. Notably, on 1 April 2024, the parish was abolished and merged with Long Bredy to create "Long Bredy and Kingston Russell," reflecting ongoing administrative changes in the area that may impact future planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 42 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Long Bredy and Kingston Russell district.
Property prices in Kingston Russell show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Kingston Russell a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kingston Russell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pitcombe Down SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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 Kingston Russell
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Kingston Russell.
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