Owermoigne, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Owermoigne, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Owermoigne
Owermoigne is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, approximately 6 miles southeast of Dorchester. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 467 residents. The parish lies within a larger electoral ward of the same name, which encompasses areas from Ringstead to Crossways, including White Nothe, Holworth, and Galton, with a total ward population of 3,804. This demographic information and geographic context are essential for anyone researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 508 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Owermoigne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Owermoigne.
- 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 Owermoigne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Owermoigne.
- - 42 Kit Lane Owermoigne DT2 8HP
Replacement of garage doors and rear concrete path
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Field Adjacent to 6 Church Lane Owermoigne DT2 8HS
T1 & T2 Sycamore - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 42 Kit Lane Owermoigne DT2 8HP
T1 Tulip Tree - Prune a 2.5m clearance between the tree and the roof (following pitch). Reduce limbs that overhang the roof by up to 2.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 2 East Farm Lane Owermoigne DT2 8XP
Replacement of existing thatch roof material with natural Spanish slate
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 7B Wareham Road Owermoigne DT2 8HL
Beech (T3) – Crown reduce all round by up to 2m Beech (T9) – Fell Beech (T16) – Cut down to a height of 1m to incorporate it into the hedge Beech (T17) – Fell Beech (T18) – Reduce height by 2-3m. Redu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 7 Wareham Road Owermoigne DT2 8HL
T1 & T2 Sycamore - Re-pollard back to previous points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 3 Church Lane Owermoigne DT2 8HS
Bay (T1) - Fell Yew (T2) - Reduce upper section in height and crown spread by 0.5-1m Apple (T3) - Trim end weight (previously the height) by 1-1.5m and pull upright and prop Maple (T4) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 2 Church Lane Owermoigne DT2 8HS
T1 Bay - Reduce height to approx 6ft & thin by 50% T2, T3, T4 & T5 Willow - Cut off limbs resting on post & rail fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - The Old School 1 Old School Lane Owermoigne Dorset DT2 8FQ
Field Maple (T1) - Re-pollard back to previous pollard points Ash (T2) - Prune secondary and tertiary growth back by up to 0.75m to give a 0.5 - 0.75m clearance on the BT cable Twisted Willow (T3) - R
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Owermoigne in Dorset
Owermoigne is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, approximately 6 miles southeast of Dorchester. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 467 residents. The parish lies within a larger electoral ward of the same name, which encompasses areas from Ringstead to Crossways, including White Nothe, Holworth, and Galton, with a total ward population of 3,804. This demographic information and geographic context are essential for anyone researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 508 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Owermoigne show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Owermoigne a particularly low-crime area.
Owermoigne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Owermoigne, Warmwell. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Owermoigne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Warmwell Heath SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Owermoigne 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 Owermoigne
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Owermoigne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Owermoigne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Owermoigne were tree works (8), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Warmwell planning applications
- Crossways planning applications
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- Redbridge planning applications
- Tadnoll planning applications
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- East Chaldon or Chaldon Herring planning applications
- Chaldon Herring or East Chaldon planning applications
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