Tarrant Monkton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tarrant Monkton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Tarrant Monkton
Tarrant Monkton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Tarrant Valley of north Dorset, approximately four miles east-northeast of Blandford Forum. The parish, which includes the nearby Blandford Camp army base, had a population of 1,986 according to the 2011 census. Key landmarks include the All Saints Parish Church and the Langton Arms, a popular public house and restaurant, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and community developments.
Population: 1,471 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: https://tarrantmonkton.wordpress.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £377,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tarrant Monkton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tarrant Monkton.
- 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 Monkton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Tarrant Monkton.
- - East Farm High Street Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RY
Erect single storey extension, carry out internal & external alterations (demolish existing workshop)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - East Farm High Street Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RY
Erect single storey extension (demolish existing workshop)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Riverside Village Street From Southern Junction With High Street To Ford Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RX
Elm - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Taddlestones Camp Lane Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RU
T1 Spruce - Fell. T3 - Maple - Reduce crown by 3m over whole crown. Nb. Works to T2- Spruce, T4- Walnut, T5- Horse Chestnut & T6- Walnut withdrawn from notification following contact with agent.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Little Thatch Road From Turners Lane South To Apple Tree Cottage Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RX
Indian bean tree - Reduce crown by 3m all over whole crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Bay Farm Village Street From Southern Junction With High Street To Ford Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RX
Erect single storey rear extension, partial re-build of existing lean-to extension (Demolish Conservatory) and external alterations. Erect Granary store to rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Bay Farm Village Street From Southern Junction With High Street To Ford Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RX
Erect single storey rear extension, partial re-build of existing lean-to extension (Demolish Conservatory), external and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Monkton House Camp Lane Tarrant Monkton Blandford Forum DT11 8RU
Ash - Reduce primary limb presently extending over the access, by up to 2m and back to a suitable growth point.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Monkton House Camp Lane Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RU
T1-4 (pink on plan) - Ash - Fell. T5-7 (blue on plan) - Spruce - Fell. T8 (green on plan) - Conifer - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Bay Farm Tarrant Monkton Blandford Forum DT11 8RX
Willow - Removal of two broken branches under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Tarrant Monkton Cottage High Street Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RY
T1 Purple Plum - Reduce by 1-1.5m (as per annotated photo submitted) T2 Willow - Re pollard to previous points G3 Willow x 5 - Pollard to previous points T4 Beech - Remove primary limb over tennis cou
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Bay Farm Road From Turners Lane South To Apple Tree Cottage Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RX
T1 Cedar - Fell T2 Beech - Crown lift road side to 5.2m and remainder of canopy to balance/match the road side, creating a clearance to barn roof and utility wires. Reduce 2 leaders (as per photos) of
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Road From Turners Lane South To Apple Tree Cottage Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RX
T1 Ash - Remove T2 Ash - Remove deadwood and reduce the lateral tertiary and secondary branches encroaching on the garden of Water Meadow Cottage by approximately 2-2.5m. T3 Ash - Remove deadwood and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - All Saints Road From Turners Lane South To Apple Tree Cottage Tarrant Monkton Dorset DT11 8RX
T1 - Beech - Fell to ground and grind stump. Reason: Fungal fruit bodies between the buttresses and visual bark stress cracking. As decay advances the likelihood of mechanical failure increases of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Langton Arms Tarrant Monkton Dorset DT11 8RX
Demolition of the existing 6no. terraced holiday cottages & the erection of 3no. residential units, with associated car parking & vehicular access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Tarrant Monkton in Dorset
Tarrant Monkton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Tarrant Valley of north Dorset, approximately four miles east-northeast of Blandford Forum. The parish, which includes the nearby Blandford Camp army base, had a population of 1,986 according to the 2011 census. Key landmarks include the All Saints Parish Church and the Langton Arms, a popular public house and restaurant, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,471 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Tarrant Monkton show an average sale price of £377,575, 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 Tarrant Monkton a particularly low-crime area.
Tarrant Monkton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tarrant Monkton. 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 Tarrant Monkton 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 Monkton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://tarrantmonkton.wordpress.com/. 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 Monkton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Tarrant Monkton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 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 Tarrant Monkton.
The average decision time of 24 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 Monkton were tree works (11), full planning applications (2), 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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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.