Sturminster Common, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sturminster Common, Dorset.

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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 014D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sturminster Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sturminster Common.

• 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 Sturminster Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Sturminster Common.

1. - Banbury Cross Cottage Angers Lane Fiddleford Sturminster Newton DT10 2BY
   Conversion of a building to create 1no. dwelling (permission in principle)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
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2. - Banbury Cross Boarding Kennels And Cattery Angers Lane Fiddleford DT10 2BY
   Change of Use and conversion of former cattery building to form one dwelling. Form new vehicular access and 2 parking spaces.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-09
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3. - Agricultural Building Banbury Cross Farm Angers Lane Fiddleford
   Change of use of agricultural building to a flexible use (Use Class C1)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-08
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4. - Agricultural Building Banbury Cross Farm Angers Lane Fiddlesford
   Change of use and conversion of agricultural buildings to 2no. dwellings (Use Class C3)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-08
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5. - Agricultural Buildings Banbury Cross Farm Angers Lane Dorset DT10 2BY
   Change of use and conversion of agricultural buildings into 2no. dwellings (Use Class C3)
   Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Sturminster Common in Dorset

Sturminster Common is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Sturminster Common 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 Sturminster Common a particularly low-crime area.

Sturminster Common has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sturminster Newton, Okeford Fitzpaine. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sturminster Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Piddles Wood SSSI; 4 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, Sturminster Common 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 Sturminster Common

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Sturminster Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sturminster Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Sturminster Common were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Broad Oak planning applications
• Fiddleford planning applications
• The Bridge planning applications
• Rixon planning applications
• The Common planning applications
• Okeford Fitzpaine planning applications
• Sturminster Newton planning applications
• Belchalwell 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.