Stoke Abbott, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoke Abbott, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Stoke Abbott
Stoke Abbott is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, just 2 miles (3.2 km) from Beaminster. With a population of approximately 190 residents as of 2013, this small community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and planners in the area.
Population: 208 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,708 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoke Abbott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoke Abbott.
- 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 Stoke Abbott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Stoke Abbott.
- - Annandale Four Ashes Crossroads To Junction Norway Lane Stoke Abbott DT8 3JU
Pine (Dangerous) - Fell Oak (Dangerous) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Glen Cottage Village Street Stoke Abbott Dorset DT8 3JR
Partial demolition, refurbishment and conversion of listed cottage and new building extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Glen Cottage Village Street Stoke Abbott Dorset DT8 3JR
Partial demolition, refurbishment and conversion of listed cottage and new building extension to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Stoke Abbott in Dorset
Stoke Abbott is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, just 2 miles (3.2 km) from Beaminster. With a population of approximately 190 residents as of 2013, this small community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and planners in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 208 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Stoke Abbott show an average sale price of £405,708, 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 Stoke Abbott a particularly low-crime area.
Stoke Abbott has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stoke Abbott. 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 Stoke Abbott includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Horn Park Quarry SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, Stoke Abbott 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 Stoke Abbott
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Abbott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 2 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoke Abbott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 2 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stoke Abbott were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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