Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Winterbourne Abbas are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Winterbourne Abbas
Winterbourne Abbas is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque valley of south west Dorset, just 5 miles west of Dorchester along the A35 road. As of the 2011 census, the population of the parish stands at 355, making it a small yet close-knit community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 390 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winterbourne Abbas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winterbourne Abbas.
- 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 Winterbourne Abbas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
135 planning applications found near Winterbourne Abbas.
- - Westfield Farm Workshop Coombe Road Winterbourne Steepleton DT2 9HD
Erection of an extension to the existing barn to provide additional storage and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - St Marys Church Main Street Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LW
To erect a shed in the churchyard for storage purposes
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Roseleigh Manor Farm Lane Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LP
Partial removal of front garden wall in order to open up access to driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 1 West Way Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LX
Replace conservatory side extension with new sunroom of similar form
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Flat 4 Whitefriars Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LT
Demolish two chimneys and rebuilding to same design and dimensions of existing chimneys, incorporating damp proof trays.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-09
View full details - - The Willows Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LT
T1 - T8 Ash - Fell T9 Spruce - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - Old Orchard House Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LT
T1 Fruit - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Roseleigh Manor Farm Lane Winterbourne Abbas Dorset DT2 9LP
T1 Row of Elder - Reduce height by 1.8m - outgrown location T2 Apple - Fell - to make garden more manageable
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-03-02
View full details - - Blacksmiths Cottage Main Street Winterbourne Abbas Dorchester DT2 9LW
Erect single storey front porch and gazebo to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-10-24
View full details - - The Orchard Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LT
(A) Beech - Crown reduction by 4m in height & 1.5m on sides - maintenance (B) Spruce - Remove larger top leader (to previous cut point) & reduce sides by 0.5m - maintenance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-07-28
View full details - - St Marys Cottage Main Street Winterbourne Abbas Dorchester DT2 9LU
Erect Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-07-25
View full details - - The Willows Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas Dorset DT2 9LT
T1 Leylandii - Cut back to approx 2m to the main stem & reduce main stem from approx 5m to 2m T2 Holly - Reduce in height to less than 1m - to prevent blocking of light into upstairs window T3 Leyland
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-07-21
View full details - - The Willows Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas Dorset DT2 9LT
T1 Sycamore - Fell - to prevent impact on oak through which it is growing T2 Ash - Remove new growth of multiple stems approx 5m high - to prevent shading T3 Conifer - Remove approx 6 branches up to a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-07-05
View full details - - The Willows Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas Dorset DT2 9LT
T1 Blackthorn/Ivy - Reduction in height of between 2- 3m - to limit shading on neighbours property T2 Sycamore - Reduce height to approx 3m - to prevent shading T3 Hawthorn - Removal of dead branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-06-22
View full details - P/FUL/2022/02236 - Little Glebe Farm Winterbourne Abbas Dorchester DT2 9LS
Retain new opening to self-contained annex to main dwelling (to allow use of the existing dwellinghouse and annexe combined as a larger single dwellinghouse).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-05-11
View full details - - Little Glebe Farm Winterbourne Abbas Dorchester DT2 9LS
Retain new opening to self-contained annex to main dwelling (to allow use of the existing dwellinghouse and annexe combined as a larger single dwellinghouse).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-05-11
View full details - - The Willows Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas Dorset DT2 9LT
(A) Conifer - Fully remove off shoot trunk rising over Old Orchard House (B) Tulip - Cut off branches overhanging Old Orchard House by 1.5m & same balancing on The Willows side (C) Conifer - Crown lif
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-03-30
View full details - - The Brew House Coach And Horses Main Street Winterbourne Abbas Dorchester DT2 9LU
Make alterations to convert stables to dwelling - Removal of condition 4 of planning approval 1/E/87/000914 (use of the building in association with the use of the remainder of the premises as an inn)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-12-14
View full details - - Old Orchard House Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LT
T1 Ash - Fell - die back
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-12-07
View full details - - Hillview Copyhold Lane Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LT
T1 Willow - Reduce by approx 10m in height & 10m breadth - outgrowing location
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-10-01
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A brief summary of Winterbourne Abbas in Dorset
Winterbourne Abbas is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque valley of south west Dorset, just 5 miles west of Dorchester along the A35 road. As of the 2011 census, the population of the parish stands at 355, making it a small yet close-knit community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 390 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Winterbourne Abbas a particularly low-crime area.
Winterbourne Abbas has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Winterbourne Steepleton, Winterbourne Abbas. 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 Winterbourne Abbas includes 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, Winterbourne Abbas 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 Winterbourne Abbas
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Winterbourne Abbas. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Winterbourne Abbas maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Winterbourne Abbas were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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