Witchampton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Witchampton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Witchampton
Witchampton is a quaint village and civil parish in Dorset, England, located on the banks of the River Allen, just 5 miles north of Wimborne Minster. With a population of 398 recorded in the 2011 census, this charming community offers a blend of rural character and potential for planning applications in a picturesque setting.
Population: 411 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £441,641 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 020E
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Witchampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Witchampton.
- 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 Witchampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Witchampton.
- - Former Witchampton Methodist Church Chapel Row Witchampton
Demolition of the extension attached to the north-east part of the Church, alterations, the laying out of a courtyard, garden and parking spaces and the change of use to a residential dwelling (With V
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Located on the strip of land adjacent to the roadside and to the east of 1-4 Corner Cottages Pound Hill Witchampton BH21 5AW
Tree 3 Large leafed Lime - Remove base suckers/epicormic growth. (///darker.starfish.shin) This 211 notification has been submitted internally for transparency only; a Section 211 notice is not formal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Located on the strip of land adjacent to the roadside and to the east of 1-4 Corner Cottages Pound Hill Witchampton BH21 5AW
T1 Large leafed Lime - Remove deadwood and mistletoe. - Crown reduction by up to 3 metres. (///bottom.amending.edge)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Witchampton Methodist Church Chapel Row Witchampton BH21 5AL
Non-material amendment - Retain original kitchen area to use as entrance. Alterations to internal floor layout to planning permission number P/FUL/2024/04572 (Demolition of the extension attached to t
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 2 Jessamine Cottages Lawrence Lane To Pound Hill - Lane Witchampton BH21 5AT
Sycamore x 7 self-seeded - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 4 Lower Street Witchampton BH21 5AH
Erect single storey rear extension with roof lantern and external alterations. Form parking spaces
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 5 Lower Street Witchampton BH21 5AH
Erect single storey rear extension with roof lantern, erect first floor side extension, external alterations, erect railings to front of property and form parking spaces.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Abbey Farm, Stocks Barn Lower Street Witchampton BH21 5AH
T1 Mountain Ash: Fell by sections to just above ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Allenview Cottage Witchampton Lane Witchampton BH21 5AG
T1 Lime: Reduce in height by 3-4m. T2 Lime: Reduce in height by 3-4m. T3 Lime: Reduce in height by 3-4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Land to the rear of 2 & 3 Downlea Cottages Witchampton Wimborne BH21 5AN
7271 Norway Spruce - Fell to ground level. ///decoded.touchy.skims 661 & 659 Common Ash - These two trees are not within the Conservation Area and are not protected by a TPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - The Old House Lane From Pound Hill To Lower Street Witchampton BH21 5AP
1. Walnut - Prune laterals growing southeast to give clearance of 2m to Apple. 2. Ash - Remove 2 x low limbs growing southeast to give space for Mulberry to grow. 3. Ash - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Swiss Cottage Witchampton BH21 5AR
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst': With a height of approximately 12 metres and a spread of approximately 12 metres. Crown reduce to 9 metres and the spread to 7/8 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - The Old House Pound Hill To Lower Street - Lane Witchampton BH21 5AP
Ash: Reduce by 1-2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 7 Five Ash Cottages Tarrant Rushton Via Haggotts Cottages To Dark Lane Witchampton BH21 5AJ
Two storey extension to the side of the property and single storey extenson to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Pound Hill To Lower Street - Lane Witchampton Dorset BH21 5AP
Erect extensions and carry out external alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Witchampton in Dorset
Witchampton is a quaint village and civil parish in Dorset, England, located on the banks of the River Allen, just 5 miles north of Wimborne Minster. With a population of 398 recorded in the 2011 census, this charming community offers a blend of rural character and potential for planning applications in a picturesque setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 411 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Witchampton show an average sale price of £441,641, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Witchampton is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Witchampton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Witchampton. 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 Witchampton includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Witchampton 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 Witchampton
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Witchampton. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Witchampton.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Witchampton were tree works (9), full planning applications (2), 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.
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