Kington Magna, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kington Magna, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kington Magna are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kington Magna
Kington Magna is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of Dorset, England. Situated approximately 3.5 miles southwest of Gillingham, it offers a tranquil rural setting, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential development and community projects.
Population: 351 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kington Magna.
- 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 Kington Magna based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Kington Magna.
- - Barton Elm Barton Hill Kington Magna Gillingham SP8 5EH
Removal of dead/diseased stems from two Sycamore trees as per annotated photographs under regulation 14.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Kington Manor Farm Church Hill Kington Magna Gillingham SP8 5EG
Use of annexe as holiday accommodation & ancillary accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - All Saints Church Church Hill Kington Magna
T1 - Apple - Fell. T2 - Holly - Reduce branches away from Lytch Gate by 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Bye Farm Kington Magna Gillingham SP8 5HD
Change of use & conversion of agricultural building to form a dwelling (use class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Bye Barn Hartmoor Hill To Weston Road Kington Magna SP8 5HD
Erect single storey side extension to form a garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Willow Cottage Church Street Kington Magna Gillingham SP8 5EW
T1 - Willow - Reduce by 3m as per annotated photograph.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Manor Farmhouse, Barn Cottage Church Hill Kington Magna Dorset SP8 5EG
Install woodburner flue.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Pill Orchard Church Street Kington Magna Gillingham SP8 5EW
Erect extension linking garage & dwelling, (remove existing lean-to).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-01-08
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A brief summary of Kington Magna in Dorset
Kington Magna is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of Dorset, England. Situated approximately 3.5 miles southwest of Gillingham, it offers a tranquil rural setting, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 351 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Kington Magna show an average sale price of £306,380, 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 Kington Magna a particularly low-crime area.
Kington Magna has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kington Magna. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kington Magna 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 Kington Magna
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Kington Magna. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Kington Magna maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kington Magna were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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