Stapehill, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stapehill, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Stapehill
Ferndown, located in Dorset, England, is a civil parish situated just north of Bournemouth and Poole, approximately 4 miles east of Wimborne Minster. Formerly known as Hampreston until 1986, the parish encompasses several communities, including Stapehill. As of the 2021 census, the population of Ferndown was recorded at 17,501, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £441,641 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stapehill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stapehill.
- 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 Stapehill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Stapehill.
- - The Oaks Stapehill Road Ferndown BH21 7NF
T1 Oak (rear garden) - Reduce lateral limbs towards the shed area by up to 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 253 Wimborne Road West Ferndown BH21 2DN
Erect a single storey rear extension, demolish existing stable block
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 1 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Ferndown BH21 7PE
Demolish existing building and erect 28 new industrial units and area for storage including self storage container facility
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Peartree Business Centre Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Ferndown BH21 7PT
Partial demolition of the existing building, regularisation of vehicular access points from Vulcan Way and erection of a builders merchant with ancillary showroom and counter sales area, or Class Eg(i
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 8 Chestnut Grove Stapehill Wimborne BH21 7NG
Erect single storey conservatory to rear elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-14
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A brief summary of Stapehill in Dorset
Ferndown, located in Dorset, England, is a civil parish situated just north of Bournemouth and Poole, approximately 4 miles east of Wimborne Minster. Formerly known as Hampreston until 1986, the parish encompasses several communities, including Stapehill. As of the 2021 census, the population of Ferndown was recorded at 17,501, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Stapehill show an average sale price of £441,641, 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 Stapehill a particularly low-crime area.
Stapehill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hampreston. 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 Stapehill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ferndown Common SSSI, Slop Bog and Uddens Heath SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Stapehill
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Stapehill. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stapehill.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Stapehill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stapehill were full planning applications (7), tree works (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Canford planning applications
- Hampreston planning applications
- Longham planning applications
- Bearwood planning applications
- Ferndown planning applications
- Pilford planning applications
- Knighton planning applications
- Dudsbury planning applications
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.