Spetisbury, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spetisbury, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Spetisbury are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Spetisbury
Spetisbury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in north Dorset, England, along the banks of the River Stour and adjacent to the A350. It lies just four miles southeast of Blandford Forum, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications due to its convenient transport links and scenic surroundings.
Population: 587 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spetisbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spetisbury.
- 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 Spetisbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Spetisbury.
- - 30 High Street Spetisbury DT11 9DJ
Removal of existing thatch, repairs to roof and re-thatching.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Tarrant Crawford Water Recycling Centre Tarrant Crawford Cross To Shapwick - Lane Tarrant Crawford DT11 9HU
Installation of temporary containerised cabin building for use as office space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Spetisbury Village Garden High Street Spetisbury Blandford Forum DT11 9DS
T1 Sycamore - Fell as tree is a risk to persons and property with no prospect of improvement. Please see tree survey for full details.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Spetisbury in Dorset
Spetisbury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in north Dorset, England, along the banks of the River Stour and adjacent to the A350. It lies just four miles southeast of Blandford Forum, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications due to its convenient transport links and scenic surroundings. The settlement has a population of approximately 587 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Spetisbury a particularly low-crime area.
Spetisbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tarrant Keyneston. 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 Spetisbury includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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, Spetisbury 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 Spetisbury
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Spetisbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spetisbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Spetisbury were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.