Search Sturminster Marshall planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Sturminster Marshall · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Riverside House Back Lane Sturminster Marshall BH21 4BPAwaiting decisionT015 Cultivated apple tree: Remove.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 2 Nov 2026P/TRC/2026/06121
- Elgin Townsend Sturminster Marshall BH21 4ARAwaiting decisionGarage to the sideHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 2 Nov 2026P/HOU/2026/06009
- 15 Churchill Close Sturminster Marshall BH21 4BQAwaiting decisionDemolish the garage, sever land and erect a two bedroom bungalow with shared vehicular access and parking (with variation to condition 2 of planning permission P/FUL/2024/01770 to amend the scheme by changing the layout to form a three bedroom dwelling, associated fenestration alterations and repositioning of the car parking areaVariation of ConditionReceived 23 Oct 2026P/VOC/2026/05925
- 6 Haycock Way Sturminster Marshall BH21 4DLAwaiting decisionErect rear facing dormer window, front facing rooflights and conversion of existing loft spaceHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 15 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05768
- Nutbrook House Back Lane Sturminster Marshall BH21 4BPApprovedT1 Beech - Reduce height and spread of canopy by up to 2 metres to suitable growth points.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 21 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/05211
Planning in Sturminster Marshall
Only 9 decisions near Sturminster Marshall in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sturminster Marshall in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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BH21 571 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 £470,054, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sturminster Marshall area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sturminster Marshall a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sturminster Marshall has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sturminster Marshall 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 Sturminster Marshall, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Sturminster Marshall.
The most common types were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).