Sherborne, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sherborne, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
About Sherborne
Sherborne is a charming market town and civil parish located in north-west Dorset, South West England, on the banks of the River Yeo. Nestled at the edge of the picturesque Blackmore Vale, it lies just 6 miles east of Yeovil and includes the hamlets of Nether Coombe and Lower Clatcombe. The town is conveniently accessed via the A30 road, which links London to Penzance, and had a population of 10,361 according to the 2021 census, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 10,361 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.sherbornetown.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £364,849 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sherborne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sherborne.
- 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 Sherborne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
61 planning applications found near Sherborne.
- - 64 & 66 Cheap Street Sherborne DT9 3BJ
Formation of opening on ground floor between no. 64 & 66 Cheap Street. Change of use of part of the first floor from C3 to Class E in connection with No. 64.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Tutors Accommodation 6 The Green Sherborne DT9 3HX
T1 & T2 Yew - Reduce north east lateral branches by 2m to suitable growth points T3 Sycamore - Reduce north east lateral branches by 2m to suitable growth points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 6 St Catherines Crescent Sherborne DT9 6DD
Non material amendment to amend plans to planning permission no P/HOU/2025/00567 to Erect two storey side extension and porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 9 Pageant Drive Sherborne DT9 3LP
G1 Conifer x 25 - Fell G2 Conifer x 25, Ash, Yew & Apple - Fell T1 Cherry - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 56 Cheap Street Sherborne DT9 3BJ
Carry out repairs to existing timber beam
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 41 Acreman Street Sherborne DT9 3NY
Erect replacement garden gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 41 Acreman Street Sherborne DT9 3NY
Erect replacement garden gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 21 Ashbourne Richmond Road Sherborne DT9 3HL
Erect single storey garage and erect front porch. Replace existing front (street facing) garden fence with railings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 63A Acreman Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3PG
T1 Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) - Pollard, reducing the tree canopy from 7m to 4m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Crofters and Helvetia Greenhill Sherborne DT9 4EP
Erect single storey rear extension, with roof lanterns, across both dwellings and external alterations. Re-positioning of outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - P/FUL/2026/01052 - Crofters and Helvetia Greenhill Sherborne DT9 4EP
Erect single storey rear extension, with roof lanterns, across both dwellings and external alterations. Re-positioning of outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 16 Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA
Carry out patch repairs to the lime render on the gable end wall and apply a colour-matched limewash finish over the full gable end
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Melmoth House Abbey Close Sherborne DT9 3LQ
Change of use & conversion to form 3no. residential dwellings (with variation of conditions 2, 3, 5 & 6 to amend approved plans & provide means of escape)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Melmoth House Abbey Close Sherborne DT9 3LQ
Alteration and conversion to form three residential units (with variation of condition 2 of Listed Building Consent P/LBC/2025/00825 to amend approved plans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Sherborne Preparatory School 39 Acreman Street Sherborne DT9 3NY
T1 London Plane - Remove lowest 2 branches back to previously cut points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Crofters and Helvetia Greenhill Sherborne DT9 4EP
Erect single storey rear extension with roof lanterns across both dwellings, external and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - St Georges House Greenhill Sherborne DT9 4HF
Change of use and conversion of building to form a dwelling (use class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Abbotts Litten Long Street Sherborne DT9 3BU
Installation of lift.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Crosswood Westbury Sherborne DT9 3EP
T1 Copper Beech - Remove 3 branches (as per annotated photo submitted)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Sherborne School, Bursary Abbey Road Sherborne DT9 3LF
T1 Sorbus - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Sherborne in Dorset
Sherborne is a charming market town and civil parish located in north-west Dorset, South West England, on the banks of the River Yeo. Nestled at the edge of the picturesque Blackmore Vale, it lies just 6 miles east of Yeovil and includes the hamlets of Nether Coombe and Lower Clatcombe. The town is conveniently accessed via the A30 road, which links London to Penzance, and had a population of 10,361 according to the 2021 census, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 10,361 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Sherborne show an average sale price of £364,849, 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 Sherborne a particularly low-crime area.
Sherborne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sherborne. 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 Sherborne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandford Lane Quarry SSSI; 2 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, Sherborne planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sherbornetown.co.uk/. 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 Sherborne
In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Sherborne. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sherborne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sherborne were tree works (25), full planning applications (24), listed building and heritage (21). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 51 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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