Cattistock, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cattistock, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Cattistock
Cattistock is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, nestled in the upper reaches of the picturesque Frome Valley, approximately 8 miles northwest of Dorchester. Known for its unique, winding street layout, the village had a population of 509 according to the 2011 census. Its charming character and rural setting make Cattistock an intriguing area for potential planning applications.
Population: 480 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cattistock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cattistock.
- 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 Cattistock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
243 planning applications found near Cattistock.
- - Manor Farm Manor Farm Access Road Cattistock DT2 0JJ
Erect an agricultural building designed specifically for the housing and management of cattle
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Tillands Knap The Square Cattistock DT2 0JD
Replace existing conservatory to same footprint and form new roof over.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Castle Cottage The Square Cattistock DT2 0JH
T1 Lawson Cypress - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - Manor Farm Manor Farm Access Road Cattistock DT2 0JJ
Erect two agricultural buildings for housing and management of cattle
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - St Peter And St Pauls Church Access Road To St Peter And St Pauls Cattistock DT2 0JQ
Sycamore (T1) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Foxbank The Square Cattistock DT2 0JH
T4 Monterey Cypress - Remove major deadwood; Selective crown (lateral) reduction up to 3 metres to the mid height and outer branches; (NB. discretion from tree climber) and carry out remedial tree sur
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Foxbank The Square Cattistock DT2 0JH
T1 Lime - Crown raise by up to 4.5m from ground level T2 Ash - Reduce the side closest to the house back by up to 3m & blend in to give adequate clearance T3 Prunus - Reduce entirely by up to 0.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Culvers The Square Cattistock DT2 0HY
Remedial repair works internally following flood damage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Foxbank The Square Cattistock DT2 0JH
T1 Monterey Cypress - Remove hangers & make safe under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 752 The Square Cattistock DT2 0JD
Internal alterations of a Grade II listed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - Willow House Maiden Newton Road Cattistock DT2 0JL
T2 Willow - Fell T4 Willow - Pollard to 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - Cattistock House West End Cattistock DT2 0HY
Rebuild western chimney stack to existing dimensions; application of lime parging to the internal face of flue system; construction of buttresses on Western elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-16
View full details - - Cattistock House West End Cattistock DT2 0HY
T1 Ash - Fell, T2 Horse Chestnut - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - The Stableyard, Bridle House Duck Street Cattistock DT2 0JH
T2 Field Maple - Fell T1 Hornbeam - Reduce by 40% overall, cut size 10cm and length of cut 2.5m Works to T3 Silver Birch have been removed from the application
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - Cattistock House West End Cattistock DT2 0HY
Re-build single chimney stack on south facing roof of main house to existing dimensions and design, application of lime parging to internal face of flue and installation of flexible steel liner. (Desc
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - Cattistock House West End Cattistock DT2 0HY
Re-build single chimney stack on south facing roof of main house to existing dimensions and design, application of lime parging to internal face of flue and installation of flexible steel liner. (Desc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - Nunwell Duck Street Cattistock DT2 0JH
T1 Cherry - Reduce by 1-1.5m all around
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - Wallis Farm Bungalow Maiden Newton Road Cattistock DT2 0JL
Replace the outer plaster and clad the bungalow in vertical strips of Western Red Cedar
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - Horseshoe House The Stableyard Duck Street Cattistock DT2 0JH
T1 Ash - Reduce entirely by up to 3m, back to previous points & shape T2 Weeping Willow - Reduce entirely by up to 4m back to previous points & shape T3 Alder - Crown raise by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - St Peter And St Pauls Church Access Road To St Peter And St Pauls Cattistock DT2 0JG
T1 - Hornbeam - Cut down to 1.5-2m to incorporate it back into the hedge. T2 - Robinia - Remove lowest large lateral branch on house (northern) side. Prune back lower lateral growth on opposite (south
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-08-29
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A brief summary of Cattistock in Dorset
Cattistock is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, nestled in the upper reaches of the picturesque Frome Valley, approximately 8 miles northwest of Dorchester. Known for its unique, winding street layout, the village had a population of 509 according to the 2011 census. Its charming character and rural setting make Cattistock an intriguing area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 480 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Cattistock show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Cattistock a particularly low-crime area.
Cattistock has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cattistock, Maiden Newton. 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 Cattistock includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Cattistock 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 Cattistock
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Cattistock. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Cattistock.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cattistock were tree works (11), full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 2 applications
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