Stalbridge, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stalbridge, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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.
Population: 2,668 (2021) · Area: 0.8 km²
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.stalbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £363,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stalbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stalbridge.
- 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 Stalbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Stalbridge.
- - 16 Vale Road Stalbridge DT10 2NS
Erect Single Storey Front Extension With Bay Window and Single and Two Storey Rear Extensions (Demolish Conservatory).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 8 Westminster Cottages Thornhill Road Stalbridge DT10 2PJ
Silver Birch - Reduce height to 2m below utility cables.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Lynton Cottage Barrow Hill Stalbridge DT10 2QX
T1 - Yew - Reduce the Yew tree as per annotated photograph. Reduction includes removing 1m of growth from the top of the Yew tree canopy and 1m of growth removed via crown raising, leaving a halo like
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Ringside Thornhill Road Stalbridge DT10 2NQ
Erect single storey extension (demolish existing conservatory) and widen vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Land At E 373203 N 117803 Barrow Hill Stalbridge DT10 2PY
T2 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce 2x overextended lateral branches growing in NE direction by no more than 4m from the tips inwards (to suitable growth point, as shown in annotated photograph). Crown lift
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - The Hollies Ring Street Stalbridge DT10 2LZ
T1 Hazelnut - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Knightstone Court Silk House Barton Stalbridge DT10 2LW
G1 - Ash group of 8-10 singular self-set stems growing along boundary - Fell all trees to ground level. T1 - Apple - Fell to ground level. G2 - Mixed Species of singular self-set stems growing along a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 30 Blackmore Road Stalbridge DT10 2NT
Erect double garage with office over (Demolish Existing Garage).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Grove House Park Grove Stalbridge DT10 2RA
Remove slates to roofs of service and coach house ranges to facilities removal of spray foam insulation undertaken before designation of the building, and re-slate with existing slates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 12 Meadow Close Stalbridge DT10 2NZ
Demolish detached garage erect single storey side extension (with variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/HOU/2024/05438 to amend approved plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Stapleford House 8 Gold Street Stalbridge DT10 2LX
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce height and lateral spread by 40% which equates to reducing height and lateral spread from 13m to 9m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Harvicrose Thornhill Road Stalbridge DT10 2PS
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Greenfields Lower Road Stalbridge Sturminster Newton DT10 2NL
Erection of 1no. dwelling (permission in principle)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - 2 Vale Cottages Ring Street Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2LZ
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - Taransay Station Road Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RG
T1 - Crimson King Maple - Reduce crown by 1-2m all round to alleviate shadowing on garden. Crown lift canopy by removing lowest large limb and matching canopy line after.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - 48 Grosvenor Road Stalbridge DT10 2PN
Erect Two Storey Side Extension and Porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Stalbridge in Dorset
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.
Property prices in Stalbridge show an average sale price of £363,550, 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 Stalbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Stalbridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stalbridge. 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 Stalbridge includes 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, Stalbridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stalbridgetowncouncil.gov.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 Stalbridge
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Stalbridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stalbridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stalbridge were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), outline applications (3). 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 large-scale (major) development, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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