Tarrant Gunville, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tarrant Gunville, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tarrant Gunville are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tarrant Gunville
Tarrant Gunville is a picturesque village and civil parish located in north Dorset, England, at the head of the Tarrant Valley on Cranborne Chase, approximately five miles northeast of Blandford Forum. Covering 3,469 acres and situated at an elevation between 70 to 170 metres, the parish includes the settlement of Stubhampton, and as of the 2011 census, it comprised 119 dwellings and a population of 233 residents. This tranquil area may present opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential development or community projects.
Population: 247 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tarrant Gunville.
- 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 Tarrant Gunville based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
128 planning applications found near Tarrant Gunville.
- - Westbury Cottages Valley Road Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JN
G1 Lawson Cypress x 3 - Fell T1 Western Red Cedar - Fell T2 Sycamore- Fell T3 & T4 Field Maple - Crown raise on south side overhanging the garages to create a clearance of 6.5m from ground level and 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Hydeaway China Lane Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JR
Pine - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - The Cottage Valley Road Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JN
Ash - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Holly Lodge Valley Road Tarrant Gunville Blandford Forum DT11 8JN
Leylandii - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Old Dairy Farm Home Farm Lane Tarrant Gunville
Erection of grain store, lambing shed, workshop/store & cart shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - St Marys Church St Mary's Church Footpath Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JW
Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 2 School Close Tarrant Gunville Blandford Forum DT11 8JL
Erect single storey side extension (with variation of condition no 2 of planning permission P/VOC/2025/02457 to amend approved plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Manor View 2 Orchard Chase Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JN
Remove 2x Norway spruce and 1x Leylandii.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Westbury Cottages Valley Road Tarrant Gunville Blandford Forum DT11 8JN
:Non-material amendment - Inclusion of catslide roof to building No.1, change materials & configuration for the garage/carport from brickwork to timber boarding to planning permission P/FUL/2024/04133
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Westbury Cottages Valley Road Tarrant Gunville Blandford Forum DT11 8JN
Part demolish flat roof two storey extension & install new pitched roof. Install additional window and replacement door. Carry out repairs to existing windows, doors and entrance porches. Carry out ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Little Tarrant School Lane Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JN
T1 Yew - Reduction of limbs on the eastern side of the canopy back to the boundary (by up to 2.5m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Little Tarrant School Lane Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JN
T1 Cypress - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - 2 School Close Tarrant Gunville Blandford Forum DT11 8JL
Erect single storey side extension (with variation of condition no 2 of planning permission P/HOU/2024/07404 to amend existing plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - China Cottage China Lane Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JR
Yew - Raise crown by removing lower branches to 2m above ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Bugle Horn House Valley Road Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JN
T1 - Beech - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - Westbury Cottages Valley Road Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JN
T1 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - 2 School Close Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JL
Erect single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - Eastbury House Approach Tarrant Hinton
Installation of the new outfall near trees protected by a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Rosewood Valley Road Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JN
T1 - Apple tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - Westbury Cottages Valley Road Tarrant Gunville DT11 8JN
Part demolish flat roof two storey extension & install new pitched roof. Install additional window and replacement door. Carry out repairs to existing windows, doors and entrance porches. Carry out ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-26
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A brief summary of Tarrant Gunville in Dorset
Tarrant Gunville is a picturesque village and civil parish located in north Dorset, England, at the head of the Tarrant Valley on Cranborne Chase, approximately five miles northeast of Blandford Forum. Covering 3,469 acres and situated at an elevation between 70 to 170 metres, the parish includes the settlement of Stubhampton, and as of the 2011 census, it comprised 119 dwellings and a population of 233 residents. This tranquil area may present opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential development or community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 247 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Tarrant Gunville a particularly low-crime area.
Tarrant Gunville has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tarrant Gunville, Tarrant Hinton, Stubhampton. 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 Tarrant Gunville includes 3 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tarrant Gunville 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 Tarrant Gunville
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Tarrant Gunville. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tarrant Gunville may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tarrant Gunville were tree works (14), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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