Mappowder, Dorset Planning Applications
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Planning data sourced from Dorset council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Erect single storey rear and side extensions.
T1 - Yew - Reduce branches overhanging highway as per annotated photograph.
Construct a below ground clay lined slurry lagoon.
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About Mappowder - Planning Applications & Local Development
Mappowder is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, approximately 9 miles southeast of Sherborne. Spanning around 1,900 acres at an elevation of 75 to 160 metres, it is situated on Corallian limestone soil along the southern edge of the Blackmore Vale, near the northern scarp face of the Dorset Downs. As of the 2011 census, Mappowder had 71 dwellings, 69 households, and a population of 166, making it a small but vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The other has a population of approximately 171 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Mappowder show an average sale price of £392,750, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Mappowder 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 Mappowder a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Mappowder has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mappowder 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Mappowder, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.