Sturminster Marshall, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sturminster Marshall, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Sturminster Marshall
Sturminster Marshall is a picturesque village and civil parish located in east Dorset, England, alongside the River Stour, positioned between Blandford Forum and Poole. With a population that grew from 1,895 in 2001 to 1,969 in 2011, the parish also encompasses the village of Almer and the hamlet of Henbury. The area falls within the Stour electoral ward, which extends to Pamphill and has a total population of 2,582, making it a key locale for planning applications and community developments.
Population: 1,972 (2021)
District: Dorset
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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 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sturminster Marshall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sturminster Marshall.
- 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 Marshall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Sturminster Marshall.
- - 3 Dullar Lane Sturminster Marshall BH21 4AD
Formation of a hardstanding area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 15 Churchill Close Sturminster Marshall BH21 4BQ
Demolish the garage, sever land and erect a dwelling with shared vehicular access and parking amended by P/NMA/2026/00559 (with variation of Conditions 2, 4, 8, 12, and 14 of Permission P/FUL/2024/017
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 97 & 99 High Street Sturminster Marshall Wimborne BH21 4AT
Reserved matters application (P/RES/2024/01209) - seeking consent for Appearance, Scale and Landscaping in respect to approved outline application P/OUT/2021/04873 (Access and Layout to demolish a pai
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 50 Churchill Close Sturminster Marshall BH21 4BH
Demolish garage and outbuilding and erect 2 No 2 bedroom bungalows with parking. Creation of new parking area to No 50
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 37 Kings Street Sturminster Marshall BH21 4BL
Dead Hawthorn: Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - Sunnybrae Blandford Road Sturminster Marshall Dorset BH21 4AF
Single storey rear extension (replacing existing conservatory) with lantern rooflight and hip to gable conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 90 High Street Sturminster Marshall BH21 4AZ
Beech: Crown thin by 20%; Crown lift by removing branches as annotated with red lines in the submitted photograph; Crown reduce as annotated with blue line in the submitted photograph.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Sturminster Marshall in Dorset
Sturminster Marshall is a picturesque village and civil parish located in east Dorset, England, alongside the River Stour, positioned between Blandford Forum and Poole. With a population that grew from 1,895 in 2001 to 1,969 in 2011, the parish also encompasses the village of Almer and the hamlet of Henbury. The area falls within the Stour electoral ward, which extends to Pamphill and has a total population of 2,582, making it a key locale for planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,972 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Sturminster Marshall 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 Sturminster Marshall a particularly low-crime area.
Sturminster Marshall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sturminster Marshall. 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 Sturminster Marshall includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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 Sturminster Marshall
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Sturminster Marshall. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Sturminster Marshall.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sturminster Marshall were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.