Shortmoor, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shortmoor, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shortmoor are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shortmoor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shortmoor.
- 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 Shortmoor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Shortmoor.
- - 22 Newtown Beaminster DT8 3EW
T1 Willow - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 22 Newtown Beaminster DT8 3EW
T1 Willow - Reduce in height to lower main growth points (as per annotated photo submitted)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Prout Bridge Beaminster DT8 3AY
Removal of payphone
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The Presbytery Shortmoor Lane Beaminster DT8 3EL
Single storey side extension to provide disabled access and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 109 Gerrards Green Beaminster DT8 3EA
Erect front porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 4 Whitcombe Road Beaminster DT8 3NB
Rebuild 2No. chimney stacks to existing dimensions and to include new lead tray
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 4 Whitcombe Road Beaminster DT8 3NB
Rebuild 2No. chimney stacks to existing dimensions and to include new lead tray
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 2 The Walnuts Prout Bridge Beaminster DT8 3AY
Replacement of 2no. windows to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - The Walnuts 2 Prout Hill Beaminster DT8 3AY
T1 Juvenile Acacia - Reduce height by 2m & width by 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 6 North Street Beaminster DT8 3DZ
Partial demolition of existing brick boiler house chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 12 The Square Beaminster DT8 3AX
Repointing southern elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 1 Higher Green Beaminster DT8 3SE
Proposed chimney alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 22 Hollymoor Gardens Beaminster DT8 3NH
Erection of a garden building to be used as an art studio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Shortmoor in Dorset
Shortmoor is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shortmoor a particularly low-crime area.
Shortmoor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Beaminster. 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 Shortmoor includes 2 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, Shortmoor 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 Shortmoor
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Shortmoor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shortmoor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shortmoor were tree works (11), full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.