Pilford, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pilford, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £441,641 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
- LSOA: Dorset 020E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pilford.
- 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 Pilford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Pilford.
- - 117 Lonnen Road Colehill BH21 7AU
Rear single storey extension joined to existing garage and loft conversion with side facing dormer window. Removal of Tree T2.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 27 Heron Drive Colehill BH21 2NQ
Proposed conversion and extension of the existing garage to form single storey annex ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 15 Quarry Road Colehill BH21 2NP
Erection of a detached outbuilding within the rear garden of the dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Brambles Marianne Road Colehill Wimborne BH21 2SQ
Demolish existing garage, construct new garage with garden studio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 117 Lonnen Road Colehill BH21 7AU
Erect a single storey rear extension to measure 5.00m in length, with a maximum height of 3.70m and a height to eaves of 2.62m.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 105 107 And 109 Lonnen Road Colehill BH21 7AU
Sever part of rear gardens associated with Nos. 105, 107 and 109 and erect four detached dwellings with associated access, landscaping and parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 21 Paget Close Colehill BH21 2SW and adjacent land
T2 Beech - Reduce the furthest extended lateral branch growing over the road by 2m. - Reduce the low lateral branch growing into the Tulip tree by 2m. - Crown lift to 5.2m above ground level over the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 120 Lonnen Road Colehill BH21 7AZ
Erect single storey front extension, alterations and solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Eastcote Colehill Lane Colehill BH21 7AP
Proposed change of use of existing outbuilding from salon to residential dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 4 Quarry Road Colehill BH21 2NP
Loft Conversion with new roof to existing bungalow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 78 Lonnen Road Colehill BH21 7AX
Erect timber framed single storey office
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - 58 Lonnen Road Colehill BH21 7AX
Upward extension of existing bungalow and demolition of single storey garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - Lone Oak Green Bottom Colehill BH21 2LW
Non material amendment - Timber cladding to the top half of the front, rear and side elevations with white render below, replacing white render to the full elevations as shown on the approved drawings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 3 Quarry Road Colehill Dorset BH21 2NP
Extension to hall area on front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 3 Quarry Road Colehill BH21 2NP
Erect rear extension, construct new higher roof with rooflights, plus rear Juliet balcony and rear dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - 15 Brackenhill Road Colehill Wimborne BH21 2LT
Erect rear single storey extension, construct a dormer on the rear and insert a first floor window within the north east (side) elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Pilford in Dorset
Pilford is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in Pilford show an average sale price of £441,641, 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 Pilford a particularly low-crime area.
Pilford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burts Hill-Merrifield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Pilford includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Pilford 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 Pilford
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Pilford. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pilford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pilford were tree works (20), full planning applications (19), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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