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About Stockwood

Stockwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, approximately eight miles south-west of Sherborne and just under a mile from Chetnole railway station on the Heart of Wessex Line. The area features a handful of residences along the road connecting to the A37, which runs between Yeovil and Dorchester. As of the 2001 census, Stockwood had a population of 27, reflecting its small, close-knit community, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in this serene locale. The settlement has a population of approximately 29 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

Property prices in Stockwood show an average sale price of £352,519, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Stockwood has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stockwood 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stockwood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.