Beer Hackett, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beer Hackett, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Beer Hackett
Beer Hackett is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, approximately 3 miles southwest of Sherborne and 5 miles southeast of Yeovil. The parish encompasses the small settlement of Knighton to the east and has a population of around 100, according to a 2013 estimate by Dorset County Council. This peaceful locale may offer unique opportunities for planning applications amidst its rural charm.
Population: 104 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,240 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 008C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beer Hackett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beer Hackett.
- 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 Beer Hackett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Beer Hackett.
- - The Old Rectory Beer Hackett Road Beer Hackett DT9 6QP
Certificate of lawfulness to replacement of the existing flat roof above the existing workshop with a new pitched roof and replacement flat roof. Inclusion of 3nr. rooflights, 1 nr. gable window (east
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Oakleigh Coles Lane Yetminster DT9 6LP
Erect 1 no. 2 bedroom bungalow. (Outline application to determine access, layout and scale)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Beer Hackett in Dorset
Beer Hackett is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, approximately 3 miles southwest of Sherborne and 5 miles southeast of Yeovil. The parish encompasses the small settlement of Knighton to the east and has a population of around 100, according to a 2013 estimate by Dorset County Council. This peaceful locale may offer unique opportunities for planning applications amidst its rural charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 104 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Beer Hackett show an average sale price of £371,240, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Beer Hackett is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Beer Hackett has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thornford, Yetminster. 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 Beer Hackett includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Trill Quarry SSSI. 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, Beer Hackett 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 Beer Hackett
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Beer Hackett. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Beer Hackett.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Beer Hackett were full planning applications (5), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Yetminster planning applications
- Ryme Intrinseca planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.