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14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Stalbridge · updated daily · Dorset Council
- St Marys Church Church Hill Stalbridge DT10 2LRAwaiting decisionT6 - Japanese Cedar - Reduce height 40-50% (as specified in tree survey), as per indictive line on annotated photographs, cutting back to suitable growth points. T7 - Ash - Fell. T8 - Turkey Oak - Remove major dead wood. T9 - Turkey Oak - Reduce southern extended growth by 5-6m and raise crown to create a 3m clearance of roof, cutting back to suitable secondary growth points. Remove dead wood over 5cm at base or 80cms in length, whichever is greater, over path and building (southern side). Raise crown to 2.5m over churchyard and achieve a 1.5m clearance over wall. Reduce fractured limb to leave a 1.5m dead peg. T27 - Ash - Fell. T29 - Fastigiate Copper Beech – Fell.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 22 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/05910
- 2 Springfields Stalbridge DT10 2NAAwaiting decisionErect a first floor extension and install two dormer windows.Householder Planning PermissionReceived 12 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/04972
- Land at E 374230 N 117990, Station Road Stalbridge DT10 2RJAwaiting decisionRemoval of 57m of hedgerow in relation to facilitate a development.Hedgerow Removal ConsentReceived 28 Sep 2026P/HED/2026/00007
- Land At E 374230 N 117990 Station Road Stalbridge DorsetRefusedNon-material amendment - addition of electric substation to serve the development to planning permission P/RES/2023/05768 (Erect 130 No. dwellings, form public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS). (Reserved matters application to determine appearance, landscaping, layout and scale; following the grant of Outline Planning Permission No. APP/D1265/W/21/3284485 (LPA Ref.2/2019/1799/OUT))Non Material AmendmentReceived 25 Sep 2026Decided 12 Oct 2026P/NMA/2026/05303
- Candys High Street Stalbridge DT10 2LHApprovedT1 - Plum - Reduce 2x stems down to 1ft above the wall as per annotated photograph.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 9 Sep 2026Decided 9 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/04973
Planning in Stalbridge
- Approved
- 96%
- 27 of 28 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stalbridge in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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About Stalbridge
Stalbridge is a quaint town and civil parish located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of Dorset, near the Somerset border. As of the 2021 census, it comprises 1,224 households with a population of 2,668, including the hamlets of Stalbridge Weston and Thornhill. Positioned on the A357, just a mile from the River Stour, Stalbridge is conveniently situated within easy reach of nearby towns such as Sturminster Newton, Sherborne, and Shaftesbury, having been granted town status in April 1992. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,668 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Stalbridge covers an area of approximately 0.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stalbridge area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Stalbridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Stalbridge has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stalbridge 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://www.stalbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Stalbridge, 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, 35 planning applications were submitted near Stalbridge. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
The most common types were tree works (13), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).