Athelhampton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Athelhampton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Athelhampton
Athelhampton, located about 5 miles east of Dorchester in Dorset, is a small settlement within the civil parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown. The area features a historic manor house and a former Church of England parish church. As of 2013, the population was estimated at 30, but on 1 April 2024, the parish was merged with Puddletown, forming the new parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown, which may impact future planning considerations in the region.
Population: 33 (2021)
District: Athelhampton and Puddletown
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,819 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 036C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Athelhampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Athelhampton.
- 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 Athelhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Athelhampton.
- - Greenways Dorchester Road Burleston DT2 7EG
Erect first floor side and rear extensions with dormer window to rear extension and erect open front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-15
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A brief summary of Athelhampton in Dorset
Athelhampton, located about 5 miles east of Dorchester in Dorset, is a small settlement within the civil parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown. The area features a historic manor house and a former Church of England parish church. As of 2013, the population was estimated at 30, but on 1 April 2024, the parish was merged with Puddletown, forming the new parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown, which may impact future planning considerations in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 33 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Athelhampton and Puddletown district.
Property prices in Athelhampton show an average sale price of £330,819, 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 Athelhampton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Athelhampton includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Athelhampton 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 Athelhampton
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Athelhampton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Athelhampton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Athelhampton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.