Search Lower Bockhampton planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Bockhampton · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land Opposite 1-9 Barton Close West StaffordApprovedG1 Beech - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)Tree Dead Or DangerousReceived 3 Nov 2026Decided 5 Nov 2026P/TRD/2026/06175
- Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward Agricultural College Kingston Maurward Dorchester DT2 8PXAwaiting decisionEnvironmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.EIA Screening OpinionReceived 16 Oct 2026P/ESC/2026/05799
- Meadow House Manor Drive West Stafford DT2 8AQApprovedT1 Acer - Remove northern limbTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 12 Oct 2026Decided 3 Nov 2026P/TRC/2026/05676
- Lower Bockhampton House Bockhampton Lane Lower Bockhampton DT2 8PZApprovedT1 Sycamore - Reduce crowns of the 3 principal stems by up to 2.5m T2 Walnut - Reduce eastern quadrant of the crown by up to 2.5m & shape in, reduce over-extended branches on the southern and western aspects to achieve a balanced crown form, remove deadwood & crown raise over the highway to provide a minimum clearance of 5.2m T3 Prunus - Remove H1 Privet - Remove (exempt) W1 Withy Bed - Re-pollard all Willows within the withy bed to their established pollard points & reduce suitable dead trees to standing monoliths, retaining habitat features where safe and practicableTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/05048
- 9 The Paddock West Stafford DT2 8XNApprovedT1 Field Maple - Reduce by 1-1.5m all over T2 Field Maple - Reduce above previous pollard points to maintain a shape and to retain foliage. Approximately 2m to remove T3 & T4 Field Maple - Reduce by 2m to give sufficient clearance to the wires and the garage below T5 Field Maple - Reduce by 1.5m all roundTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 27 May 2026Decided 18 Jun 2026P/TRC/2026/02862
Planning in Lower Bockhampton
- Approved
- 100%
- 16 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 3 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Bockhampton in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT2 497 applications in the last 12 months
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About Lower Bockhampton
Lower Bockhampton is a quaint settlement within the civil parish of Stinsford in southwest Dorset, located approximately 1 mile east of Dorchester. This picturesque area, which also includes Higher Bockhampton, contributes to the parish's small population of 334 as recorded in the 2011 census. The name "Stinsford" may trace its origins to the Old English word for a restricted area of pasture, reflecting the village's rural heritage.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Bockhampton 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 Lower Bockhampton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lower Bockhampton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Bockhampton 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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In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Lower Bockhampton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.
The most common types were tree works (13).