Wimborne Minster, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
Planning applications in Wimborne Minster are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £470,054 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 025C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
43 planning applications found near Wimborne Minster.
- - 9 Wimborne Road Wimborne Minster BH21 1NP
Erect rear and side extension. Change of materials to previously approved gable.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 22 Lacy Drive Wimborne Minster BH21 1AZ
Demolish existing rear extension, garage & car port. Erect front, rear & side extensions. Construct new balcony terrace and steps. Remove chimney down to roof level & install new roof, windows and doo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 8A Rowlands Hill Wimborne Minster BH21 1AN
Non-material amendment - Change the roof pitch from 45 to 50 degrees, lowering the eaves height and increase the size of the dormer windows to planning permission P/VOC/2026/00392 (Erect detached hous
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Allendale House Hanham Road Wimborne Minster BH21 1AS
Non material amendment to planning permission P/FUL/2025/01489 to revise proposed bollards to the same with LED capping for increased visibility
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Land North of Burts Hill, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 7AD
Burts Hill Point A - Willlow (Near ple) - Coppice to ground level Point B - Large Oak - Prune sensitively top gaina 4m clearance from overhead power lines Point C - Willows - Reduce height and prune b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 15 Rowlands Hill Wimborne Minster BH21 2QQ
T1 Beech - Fell, leaving a 10-metre stump for habitat. Replant with beech within 4 metres of stump. T2 Oak - Reduce overall by 2 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 10 Rowlands Hill Wimborne Minster Wimborne BH21 1AN
Willow (Dead) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 10 Rowlands Hill Wimborne Minster Wimborne BH21 1AN
Willow- reduce a low lateral which is heavily infested with Ivy by 2m to suitable growth points. - Remove dangerous limb
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 28 Venator Place Wimborne Minster BH21 1DQ
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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
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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.
Property prices in Wimborne Minster show an average sale price of £470,054, 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 Wimborne Minster a particularly low-crime area.
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, 126 planning applications were submitted near Wimborne Minster. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 34 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 (61), full planning applications (27), listed building and heritage (13). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 65 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 52 applications
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