Shillingstone, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shillingstone, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Shillingstone
Shillingstone is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of north Dorset, England. Nestled along the River Stour, it lies between the towns of Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum. According to the 2021 census, Shillingstone boasts 503 households and a population of 1,165, making it a quaint community with potential opportunities for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,165 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.shillingstone.info
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £377,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shillingstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shillingstone.
- 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 Shillingstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Shillingstone.
- - Anthorn Blandford Road Shillingstone DT11 0SF
Erection of 1no. dwelling, ancillary workshop/store, together with parking, landscaping & associated works. (Demolition of existing bungalow) (with variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Camp Site Bere Marsh Shillingstone
Use of land as a temporary recreational campsite
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Forum School Forum School Access Road Shillingstone DT11 0QS
Certificate of Lawfulness to provide confirmation that the proposed use of the 'Okeford' building at the Forum School as residential accommodation for young people is lawful under the provision of use
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Fairholme The Cross Shillingstone DT11 0SP
T1 - Yew - Fell and remove. T2 - Yew - Fell and remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Church Of The Holy Rood Church Road Shillingstone DT11 0SL
T15 - Silver Birch - Fell and remove stump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Fairholme The Cross Shillingstone DT11 0SP
T1 - Unknown species - Remove. T2 - Beech - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Shillingstone Station Station Road Shillingstone DT11 0SA
Change of use from (part) railway museum and (part) private residential & open land, to operational railway & railway museum
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Church House Church Road Shillingstone Blandford Forum DT11 0SL
Demolition of glazed porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - Church House Church Road Shillingstone Blandford Forum DT11 0SL
Demolition of glazed porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Shillingstone in Dorset
Shillingstone is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of north Dorset, England. Nestled along the River Stour, it lies between the towns of Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum. According to the 2021 census, Shillingstone boasts 503 households and a population of 1,165, making it a quaint community with potential opportunities for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,165 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Shillingstone show an average sale price of £377,575, 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 Shillingstone a particularly low-crime area.
Shillingstone has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Child Okeford, Shillingstone. 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 Shillingstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shillingstone Quarry SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shillingstone planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.shillingstone.info. 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 Shillingstone
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Shillingstone. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Shillingstone.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shillingstone were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.