Tolpuddle, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tolpuddle, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Tolpuddle
Tolpuddle is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Burleston and Tolpuddle, Dorset, situated on the banks of the River Piddle, which inspired its name. Positioned 8 miles east of Dorchester and 12 miles west of Poole, the village had an estimated population of 420 in 2013, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 494 (2021)
District: Burleston and Tolpuddle
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tolpuddle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tolpuddle.
- 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 Tolpuddle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Tolpuddle.
- - Shelter 35m From 59a Main Road, 6m From Main Road Main Road Tolpuddle DT2 7ET
T1 Bay - Crown reduction in height by up to 2m & crown raise to 3.5m over the footpaths
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Village Hall Main Street Tolpuddle
T1 Cherry - Crown reduction by approx 0.5m all over & crown raise over pavement side to 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Cobbles 51 Main Road Tolpuddle DT2 7ES
T1 Malus - Reduce in height by approx 4m and prune to clear neighbours property by 1.5m T2 Sorbus - Reduce by approx 3m overall & prune to clear neighbours' property by 2m T3 Prunus - Reduce by approx
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 29 Main Road Tolpuddle DT2 7EN
Sycamore (T1) - Reduce height by 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 1 Streamside Main Road Tolpuddle DT2 7FD
T1 Hazel & Beech Stand - Crown reduction in height & spread as per annotated photo submitted
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Tolpuddle Manor Main Road Tolpuddle Dorset DT2 7EW
T1 Willow - Pollard back to suitable growth points, removing between 4-6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - West Farm Main Road Tolpuddle DT2 7EW
Non-material amendment - for design changes including internal layout and external appearance; to Planning Permission No. WD/D/20/002565. (Conversion and rebuild of existing buildings; and erect exten
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 36 Main Road Tolpuddle Dorset DT2 7EU
Erect extensions to provide first floor & to extend ground floor. Erect detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - The Manor Tolpuddle Dorchester DT2 7EW
T1 Beech - Reduce weight of largest limbs by up to 15% (as per annotated photos submitted) & crown reduction by 1.5-2m all around
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - 43 Main Road Tolpuddle Dorset DT2 7ES
T1 Cypress - Reduce height by approx 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Land rear of 65 - 69 Main Road Tolpuddle DT2 7ET
Erect 2 no. dwellings and create 4 no. parking spaces.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Evening Rise Main Road Tolpuddle DT2 7EW
T1 Horse Chestnut - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Orchard Meadow Main Road Tolpuddle
T1 Bay - Reduce back to previous points by up to 3m & shape. Remove deadwood. T2 Wlllow x 2 - Reduce 1 x Willow by up to 3m. Reduce the better specimen entirely by up to 1m T3 Ash - Fell G1 Willow - C
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - Tolpuddle Hall Main Road Tolpuddle DT2 7EW
Detached outbuilding complex to replace existing sheds and greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Tolpuddle in Dorset
Tolpuddle is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Burleston and Tolpuddle, Dorset, situated on the banks of the River Piddle, which inspired its name. Positioned 8 miles east of Dorchester and 12 miles west of Poole, the village had an estimated population of 420 in 2013, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 494 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Burleston and Tolpuddle district.
Property prices in Tolpuddle show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Tolpuddle a particularly low-crime area.
Tolpuddle has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Piddle Valley, Tolpuddle. 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 Tolpuddle includes 2 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, Tolpuddle 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 Tolpuddle
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Tolpuddle. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 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 Tolpuddle.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tolpuddle were tree works (10), full planning applications (2), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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