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40 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Shaftesbury · updated daily · Dorset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 40 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Hill View Horseponds Shaftesbury SP7 8LJAwaiting decisionDead maple - Fell. Maple - Prune lateral limbs away from neighbouring property giving 3m clearance.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 10 Nov 2026P/TRC/2026/06297
15 Hawkesdene Shaftesbury SP7 8NTAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear extension, loft conversion incorporating dormer windows, and erection of a single-storey side garage extensionHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 10 Nov 2026P/HOU/2026/06250
Land at Lower Blandford Road Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0BGAwaiting decisionErection of up to 7 dwellings with associated highway and drainage infrastructure and landscaping (reserved matters application to determine appearance, landscaping, layout & scale following the grant of outline planning permission number P/OUT/2022/00536)Reserved MattersReceived 4 Nov 2026P/RES/2026/06138
Milland House 53 Breach Lane Shaftesbury SP7 8LFAwaiting decisionT202 - Copper Beech - Prune the Northern and Western canopy to provide 2m of clearance from the house and the garage. Crown lift to 3.5m over the drive. T203 - Hawthorn - Prune to provide 1m of clearance from the property. T209 - Pedunculate Oak - Crown lift by removing lateral branches below 4m that overhang the road and drive entrance. Remove deadwood that overhangs the drive and road. T217 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce the canopy from the lower limb only that overhangs the road by 3-4m. T225 - Beech - Crown lift to 2.5m over the path and 2.5m over the driveway.Tree Works- TPOReceived 21 Oct 2026P/TRT/2026/05877
Galaxy House Bleke Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AHAwaiting decisionErect a stand-alone carport with solar panels on the roof.Householder Planning PermissionReceived 20 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05841

Planning in Shaftesbury

Approved: 93%; 182 of 186 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shaftesbury in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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Around Shaftesbury

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SP7 246 applications in the last 12 months

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About Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury is a historic town and civil parish located in Dorset, England, positioned on the A30 road, approximately 20 miles west of Salisbury and 23 miles north-northeast of Dorchester. Notable for being the only significant hilltop settlement in Dorset, it sits at around 215 metres above sea level on a greensand hill, adjacent to the Cranborne Chase, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments. The town has a population of approximately 9,160 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

Property prices in Shaftesbury show an average sale price of £344,189, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shaftesbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shaftesbury has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shaftesbury 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://shaftesburytown.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shaftesbury, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 210 planning applications were submitted near Shaftesbury. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

The most common types were tree works (92), full planning applications (51), listed building and heritage (26). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shaftesbury?

In the last 24 months, 210 planning applications were submitted near Shaftesbury. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Shaftesbury?

The average planning decision time near Shaftesbury is 37 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Shaftesbury?

The planning approval rate near Shaftesbury is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shaftesbury?

The most common type of planning application near Shaftesbury is tree works applications, with 92 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shaftesbury?

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