Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Winfrith Newburgh
Winfrith Newburgh, or simply Winfrith, is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately 8 miles west of Wareham and 10 miles east of Dorchester. Historically part of the Winfrith hundred, the parish includes the hamlet of East Knighton and had a population of 669 according to the 2011 Census. The area is served by an electoral ward named "Winfrith," which extends to Briantspuddle and has a total population of 1,618, making it a key region for those exploring planning applications in this charming part of Dorset.
Population: 687 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.winfrithnewburgh.org.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 036A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winfrith Newburgh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winfrith Newburgh.
- 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 Winfrith Newburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Winfrith Newburgh.
- - 9 Winbrook Fold Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8LR
Ash (dead) - Fell under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 9 Winbrook Fold Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8LR
T1 Laburnum (located 9 Winbrook Fold) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Brook House Water Lane Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8JH
Lime – crown lift to 5 metres from ground level by the pruning of tertiary and secondary branches, epicormic growth and small diameter primary branches no greater than 6cm diameter only (amended descr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Tudor Cottage 24 High Street Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8JW
T1 Sycamore - Remove lowest limb over shed. T2 Purple Plum - Crown reduce by 1 metre keeping form and shape. T3 Purple Plum - Crown reduce by 1 metre keeping form and shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Sawyers Cottage 7 High Street Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8JW
T1 Sycamore - Overall crown reduction by up to 2m. T2 Holm Oak - Crown raise to a height of 5m above ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - The Glebe House Winfrith Newburgh Dorchester DT2 8JR
T1 Bay - Coppice. Retain the young new growth coming from the base.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 30 Thornicks Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8JZ
Convert garage to habitable accommodation for use ancillary to the dwellinghouse. Construct flat roofed dormer window on rear (north) elevation, two dormer windows on front (south) elevation and inser
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 15 High Street Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8JW
Erect rear single storey extension and carry out internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 15 High Street Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8JW
Erect rear single storey extension and carry out internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - East Fossil Farmhouse Winbrook Fold Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8LR
T1 Cherry - Fell. T2 Mimosa - Prune back to give 1-2 metre clearance from outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Weston Cottage High Street Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8JW
Internal and external alterations and regularisation of previous works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Winfrith Newburgh in Dorset
Winfrith Newburgh, or simply Winfrith, is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately 8 miles west of Wareham and 10 miles east of Dorchester. Historically part of the Winfrith hundred, the parish includes the hamlet of East Knighton and had a population of 669 according to the 2011 Census. The area is served by an electoral ward named "Winfrith," which extends to Briantspuddle and has a total population of 1,618, making it a key region for those exploring planning applications in this charming part of Dorset. The settlement has a population of approximately 687 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Neighbourhood safety in Winfrith Newburgh is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Winfrith Newburgh has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Winfrith Newburgh, Chaldon Herring. 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 Winfrith Newburgh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Winfrith Heath SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. 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, Winfrith Newburgh planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.winfrithnewburgh.org.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 Winfrith Newburgh
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Winfrith Newburgh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Winfrith Newburgh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Winfrith Newburgh were tree works (8), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Portway planning applications
- East Chaldon or Chaldon Herring planning applications
- Chaldon Herring or East Chaldon planning applications
- East Knighton planning applications
- Blacknoll planning applications
- Tadnoll planning applications
- Moreton planning applications
- West Lulworth planning applications
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.