Wimborne Minster, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
About Wimborne Minster
Wimborne Minster is a historic market town in Dorset, located at the confluence of the River Stour and River Allen, just 5 miles north of Poole. Nestled within the South East Dorset conurbation and surrounded by the scenic Dorset Heaths, the town had a population of approximately 15,552 as of 2014. The presence of the Church of England church, also named Wimborne Minster, highlights the town's cultural and architectural significance, making it an important area for planning applications and community development.
Population: 9,059 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.wimborne.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 001B
Crime Statistics
79 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 34
- anti-social-behaviour: 13
- shoplifting: 12
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- other-theft: 4
- burglary: 3
- vehicle-crime: 3
- public-order: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- drugs: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wimborne Minster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wimborne Minster.
- 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 Wimborne Minster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Wimborne Minster.
- - 12 Oakdene Close Wimborne Minster BH21 1TJ
T1 English Oak - Lift low canopy pruning low secondary branches with particular reference to the canopy over the highway to achieve a clearance of not more than 6m between the tips of the branches & g
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 20A St Johns Hill Wimborne Minster BH21 1DD
T1 Silver Birch - Fell to ground level. T2 Lime - Re-pollard to previous pruning points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 24 Poplar Close Wimborne Minster BH21 1TL
Rear of property. T1 English Oak - Reduce x2 lower primary branches by 2m back to appropriate growth points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 9 Wimborne Road Wimborne Minster BH21 1NP
Loft conversion including side gable and rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 11 Rowlands Hill Wimborne Minster BH21 1AL
Make safe and remove fallen Eucalyptus and Willow Tree and remove two dead Birch Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 19 Minster View Wimborne Minster BH21 1BA
Erect Dormer within the North Elevation of the Roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 2 Greenhill Road Colehill Wimborne BH21 2RG
Root heaved Mulberry - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 8A Rowlands Hill Wimborne Minster BH21 1AN
Erect detached house with Garage (variation to condition 2 of planning permission P/FUL/2023/05074 to vary the approved plans. Changes to the elevations as approved and minor changes to the internal f
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 34B Lacy Drive Wimborne Minster BH21 1DG
Oak - Re-pollard back to previous pruning points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Grangewood Hall Cranfield Avenue Wimborne Minster BH21 1BZ
T2 Ash (TPO T4) - Reduce extended branch by 1.5m and reduce pendulous branches on underside by 1m. T5 Beech (TPO T7) - Reduce 3 extended limbs to SE and above neighbour’s house by 2m. NT17 Beech - Pru
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Dogdean SANG, adjacent to Burts Hill, Wimborne Minster, BH21 4FW
Tree 2 - Goat Willow - Re-coppice.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 11A Rowlands Hill Wimborne Minster BH21 1AL
Erect single storey front and side extension, extend front and rear dormers, replacement roof, replacement windows, timber cladding to rear elevation and installation of a heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 18 River Close Wimborne Minster BH21 1DN
Extension & alterations, with associated making good and refurbishment works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 21 Greenclose Lane Wimborne Minster BH21 2AL
Uprooted apple tree - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 10 Cranfield Avenue Wimborne Minster BH21 1TH
Beech - Fell. Replace with another beech sapling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 26 Poplar Close Wimborne Minster BH21 1TL
T1 - Install lightning protection system on Coastal Redwood located at the rear of property to minimize the risk of damage from a future lightning strike.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 10 Cranfield Avenue Wimborne Minster BH21 1TH
Beech - Reduce height to 10 meters. Remove branch growing towards the house.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Wesley Woods next to passageway from Wesley Road between 60A and 62 Wesley Road Colehill BH21 2QD (///superbly.roses.footballers)
Oak: Remove first main branch hanging low into garden of 62 Wesley Road back to main stem.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 26 Poplar Close Wimborne Minster BH21 1TL
T1 Blue Atlantic Cedar: Reduce lowest southerly primary branch by up to 3m to appropriate reduction points. Selectively reduce the remaining laterally spreading southern canopy by up to 2m to blend wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 3 Courtenay Drive Wimborne Minster BH21 1BD
Erect a flat roof rear extension with rooflight.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-22
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A brief summary of Wimborne Minster in Dorset
Wimborne Minster is a historic market town in Dorset, located at the confluence of the River Stour and River Allen, just 5 miles north of Poole. Nestled within the South East Dorset conurbation and surrounded by the scenic Dorset Heaths, the town had a population of approximately 15,552 as of 2014. The presence of the Church of England church, also named Wimborne Minster, highlights the town's cultural and architectural significance, making it an important area for planning applications and community development. The Town has a population of approximately 9,059 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
The Wimborne Minster area recorded 79 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wimborne Minster has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wimborne Minster, Rowlands Hill-St John's Hill, Burts Hill-Merrifield, Ashington. 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 Wimborne Minster includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Wimborne Minster planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wimborne.gov.uk/. 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 Wimborne Minster
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Wimborne Minster. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wimborne Minster.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wimborne Minster were tree works (53), full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 63 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
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