Stour Provost, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stour Provost, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stour Provost are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stour Provost
Stour Provost is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of north Dorset, England. Nestled along the banks of the River Stour, it lies conveniently between Sturminster Newton and Gillingham, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. Historically referred to as Stower Provost, the village offers a blend of rural character and accessibility.
Population: 573 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £323,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stour Provost.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stour Provost.
- 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 Stour Provost based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
252 planning applications found near Stour Provost.
- - Nonnas Cottage The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZ
Non material amendment - increase double glazed units to 14mm to planning permission P/HOU/2025/05314 (Erect single and two-storey extensions, construct detached garage, install air-source heat pump a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - St Michaels Church Church Lane Stour Provost
T1 - Ash - Fell. T2 - Yew - Raise crown to 2m from ground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Pantiles The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZ
Replacement of original and non-original windows and specified door with timber slimline heritage windows.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Manor Farm Church Lane Stour Provost SP8 5SA
Carry out internal alterations including new kitchen and bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Little Brimley Mill Lane Stour Provost SP8 5RX
T1 - Acer - Reduce sides back to growth points and tidy up some of the previous cuts, and remove crossing/rubbing branches (maximum reduction of 1.5m with majority of less than 1.0m).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Rhinefield Mill Lane Stour Provost SP8 5RX
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce crown by 1.5 metres as per annotated photograph.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Diamond Farmhouse Mill Lane Stour Provost SP8 5RX
Remove and replace the rear extension to the north elevation and replace the skylight to the north roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Diamond Farmhouse Mill Lane Stour Provost SP8 5RX
Remove and replace the rear extension to the north elevation and replace the skylight to the north roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - The Old Rectory The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZ
T1 - Leylandii - Remove lowest branch. G1 - Group of 8 Poplar stems- Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - St Michaels Church Church Lane Stour Provost SP8 5SA
Pollard the basal shoots of all lime trees in February/March 2026, February/March 2027 and February/March 2028. Pollard old lime trees back to previous pollard points in February/March 2026 and Februa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - The Old Post Office The Street Stour Provost Gillingham SP8 5RZ
T1 - Hornbeam - Reduce back to previous pruning points. T2 - Acer - Reduce tree by 4m all over.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Diamond Farmhouse Mill Lane Stour Provost SP8 5RX
Replace & refurbish dormer windows and carry out internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Garden House Butts Lane Stour Provost SP8 5RU
T1 Birch - Fell T2 Birch - Reduce largest co-dominant stem with inclusion (towards road and outbuilding as per photo submitted), removing branches a maximum of 4m in length & crown reduce remainder of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Nonnas Cottage The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZ
Erect single and two-storey extensions, construct detached garage, install air-source heat pump and replace entrance gates(demolish existing garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Nonnas Cottage The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZ
Erect single and two-storey extensions, construct detached garage, install air-source heat pump and replace entrance gates (Demolition garage extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Nonnas Cottage The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZ
Non material amendment - to rebuild ground floor masonry walls of the existing side (lean-to) extension to planning permission P/HOU/2025/02860 (Erect ground and first floor extensions, erect detached
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Nonnas Cottage The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZ
Erect ground and first floor extensions, erect detached garage, install air-source heat pump and replace entrance gates (with variation of condition 2 of listed building consent P/LBC/2025/02861 to re
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Manor Farm Church Lane Stour Provost Gillingham SP8 5SA
Conifer - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 2 The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZ
Replace current windows with new timber framed windows in the style of the original windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - Nonnas Cottage The Street Stour Provost SP8 5RZ
Erect ground and first floor extensions, erect detached garage, install air-source heat pump and replace entrance gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-16
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A brief summary of Stour Provost in Dorset
Stour Provost is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of north Dorset, England. Nestled along the banks of the River Stour, it lies conveniently between Sturminster Newton and Gillingham, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. Historically referred to as Stower Provost, the village offers a blend of rural character and accessibility. The settlement has a population of approximately 573 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Stour Provost show an average sale price of £323,000, 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 Stour Provost a particularly low-crime area.
Stour Provost has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stour Provost, West Stour. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stour Provost 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 Stour Provost
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Stour Provost. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Stour Provost.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stour Provost were listed building and heritage (14), tree works (13), full planning applications (8). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
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