Search Margaret Marsh planning applications
4 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Margaret Marsh · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Marsh Farm Marnhull Road Margaret Marsh SP7 0AZAwaiting decisionErect 2 no. dwellings, erect extension to holiday cottage to form a dwelling redevelopment of farm yard (demolition of existing agricultural buildings)Full Planning ApplicationReceived 23 Jun 2026P/FUL/2026/03233
- 1 Marsh Cottages Marnhull Road Margaret Marsh SP7 0AYApprovedErection of single storey extension to dwelling & erection of ancillary building for home office, gym & garden store area & creation of additional parkingHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 9 Jun 2026Decided 21 Jul 2026P/HOU/2026/03142
- Mayfield House Bleax Close East Orchard SP7 0BAApprovedErect single storey rear extension, relocate front door and erect porch over, demolish gazed garden room and make good of historic fabric. Internal alterations to existing dwelling.Listed Building ConsentReceived 23 Dec 2025Decided 10 Mar 2026P/LBC/2025/07616
- Mayfield House Bleax Close East Orchard SP7 0BAApprovedErect single storey rear extension, relocate front door and erect porch over (Demolish Gazed Garden Room).Householder Planning PermissionReceived 23 Dec 2025Decided 10 Mar 2026P/HOU/2025/07615
Planning in Margaret Marsh
Only 3 decisions near Margaret Marsh in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Margaret Marsh in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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SP7 247 applications in the last 12 months
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About Margaret Marsh
Margaret Marsh is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in north Dorset, nestled in the picturesque Blackmore Vale between Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton. Set on Kimmeridge Clay near a small tributary of the River Stour, the area had a population of 60 as of the 2001 census, which was estimated at 40 in 2013. Notably, the parish features a historic church with a 15th-century tower and a 13th-century font, while the structure itself was rebuilt in 1873. For local governance, Margaret Marsh is part of a Group Parish Council that includes East Orchard and West Orchard, which may influence planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 38 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Dorset district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Margaret Marsh 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 Margaret Marsh a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Margaret Marsh 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Margaret Marsh.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1).