Monkwood, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monkwood, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Monkwood are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Monkwood
Monkwood is a hamlet located in the southern part of Ropley parish, Dorset. Historically significant, it features notable structures such as the 15th-century Smugglers pub and the 16th-century Old Farmhouse, alongside a quaint 18th-century cottage. The area has evolved since the late 1800s, with its modern settlement primarily situated between Petersfield Road and Hill Farm Road, which was sparsely populated in the 1870s, marked by just two farms: Hill Farm and Ropley Common Farm.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 029D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monkwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monkwood.
- 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 Monkwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Monkwood.
- - Hunthome Cottage Lower Monkwood Farm To Junction At Dodges Orchard Monkwood DT6 5PF
Erect a single-storey eastern dining room extension. Enclose existing canopy to the north to create garden room and install heat pump to replace oil boiler. Replace existing outbuilding with new ancil
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Gerrards Farm Access To Gerrards Farm Pilsdon DT6 5PA
Certificate of lawfulness to provide confirmation that the planning permission P/FUL/2022/06940 has been implemented for conversion of barn to dwelling, demolish agricultural barns and erect detached
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Hunthome Cottage Lower Monkwood Farm To Junction At Dodges Orchard Monkwood DT6 5PF
Replace polytunnel, replace lean-to store with larger garden store; add solar panels to car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-21
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A brief summary of Monkwood in Dorset
Monkwood is a hamlet located in the southern part of Ropley parish, Dorset. Historically significant, it features notable structures such as the 15th-century Smugglers pub and the 16th-century Old Farmhouse, alongside a quaint 18th-century cottage. The area has evolved since the late 1800s, with its modern settlement primarily situated between Petersfield Road and Hill Farm Road, which was sparsely populated in the 1870s, marked by just two farms: Hill Farm and Ropley Common Farm.
Property prices in Monkwood show an average sale price of £345,860, 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 Monkwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Monkwood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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 Monkwood
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Monkwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Monkwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Monkwood were full planning applications (5), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.