Winterborne Stickland, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winterborne Stickland, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Winterborne Stickland
Winterborne Stickland is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles west of Blandford Forum in Dorset, southern England. With an estimated population of 520 in 2013, it is part of a larger area that includes the adjacent parishes of Winterborne Clenston and Turnworth, which collectively had 653 residents as per the 2011 census. This quaint village offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential and community development.
Population: 589 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: https://www.winterbornestickland.org.uk/about
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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 014D
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winterborne Stickland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winterborne Stickland.
- 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 Winterborne Stickland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Winterborne Stickland.
- - The Rectory North Street Winterborne Stickland DT11 0NL
T1 - Birch - Remove. T2 - Ash Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Drey House Clenston Road Winterborne Stickland DT11 0NP
T1 - Beech - Remove extended lateral limb.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Various sites across Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Clenston, Higher Whatcombe, Lower Whatcombe, Winterborne Whitechurch & Milton Abbas
Notification of proposed replacement of wooden electricity poles on the Winterborne Kingston (WIBK) E3L5 11kV circuit.
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Winterborne Stickland in Dorset
Winterborne Stickland is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles west of Blandford Forum in Dorset, southern England. With an estimated population of 520 in 2013, it is part of a larger area that includes the adjacent parishes of Winterborne Clenston and Turnworth, which collectively had 653 residents as per the 2011 census. This quaint village offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 589 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Winterborne Stickland show an average sale price of £377,575, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Winterborne Stickland is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Winterborne Stickland has one conservation area within its boundaries: Winterborne Stickland. 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 Winterborne Stickland includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, Winterborne Stickland planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.winterbornestickland.org.uk/about. 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 Winterborne Stickland
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Winterborne Stickland. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 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 Winterborne Stickland.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Winterborne Stickland were tree works (2). 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:
- Winterborne Clenston planning applications
- Hedge End planning applications
- Higher Whatcombe planning applications
- Winterborne Houghton planning applications
- Lower Whatcombe planning applications
- Winterborne Whitechurch planning applications
- Turnworth planning applications
- Durweston planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.