Cerne Abbas, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cerne Abbas, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Cerne Abbas
Cerne Abbas is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cerne Valley of the Dorset Downs, southern England. Situated within the Dorset Council area, it lies just east of the A352 road, approximately 10 km (6 mi) north of Dorchester. As of the 2021 census, the parish is home to a population of 858 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community.
Population: 858 (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 036D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cerne Abbas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cerne 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 Cerne Abbas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Cerne Abbas.
- - 8 The Folly Cerne Abbas DT2 7JR
T1 Yew - Crown reduction by up to 2m overall
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 2 The Folly Cerne Abbas Dorchester DT2 7JR
Demolition and rebuilding of a flint wall in the curtilage of a Scheduled Monument
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 32 Long Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JG
T1 Indian Bean - Prune to reduce the height and crown spread all around by up to 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land adjacent Burial Ground Abbey Street Cerne Abbas Dorchester
Extension of Burial Ground
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 3 Wills Lane Cerne Abbas DT2 7JY
G1 Sycamore x 8 - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Cerne Abbas Burial Ground Abbey Street Cerne Abbas
G1 Yews - Reduce the crowns of all 9 by up to 1m & shape in G2 Limes - Remove deadwood and hanging or fractured branches throughout the crowns of all trees within the group T1 Beech - Remove deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - St Marys Church Abbey Street Cerne Abbas
Install accessible path, new step, landscaping and replace handrail (demolish existing steps and concrete apron)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 11 Long Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JF
T1 Apple - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 7 Long Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JF
Alterations to existing frontage, new rear double doors, stable door & internal remodelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 7 Long Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JF
Alterations to existing frontage, new rear double doors, stable door & internal remodelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 31 Long Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JG
T1 Willow - Reduce entirely by up to 2m & shape T2 Acer - Formative prune by up to 0.5m to remove regrowth & shape T3 Apple - Formative prune by up to 0.5m to remove water shoots & shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 9 Duck Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7LA
Replace single bay detached garage with a two bay carport and workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Telephone Kiosk The Folly Cerne Abbas
Remove payphone (Call box I.D. 01300341228). (Retain telephone kiosk - to be locked).
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Abbey Gardens Abbey Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ
T1 Prunus - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 12 Duck Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7LA
H1 Laurel Hedge - Remove
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 15 Abbey Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ
T1 Ash - 2m reduction overall T2 Ash - Fell T3 Ash - Removal of 2 lower limbs over hanging river/ foot path T4 Ash - 2m reduction of limbs over hanging garden & dead wood entire tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - 19 The Folly Cerne Abbas DT2 7JR
Convert part of garage into study with external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 7 Acreman Close Cerne Abbas Dorset DT2 7JU
Erect single-storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 32 Long Street Cerne Abbas Dorset DT2 7JG
T1 T2 & T3 Lime - Remove all epicormic growth to a height of 3m T4 Indian Bean - All over crown reduction by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 2 Long Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JF
Erect two single storey and two first floor extension to rear. Alterations internal and external to re-position stairs and renew slate roof covering and install insulation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Cerne Abbas in Dorset
Cerne Abbas is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cerne Valley of the Dorset Downs, southern England. Situated within the Dorset Council area, it lies just east of the A352 road, approximately 10 km (6 mi) north of Dorchester. As of the 2021 census, the parish is home to a population of 858 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community. The settlement has a population of approximately 858 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Cerne Abbas 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 Cerne Abbas a particularly low-crime area.
Cerne Abbas has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cerne Abbas. 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 Cerne Abbas includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Black Hill Down SSSI, Giant Hill SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Cerne & Sydling 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, Cerne 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 Cerne Abbas
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Cerne Abbas. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Cerne Abbas.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cerne Abbas were tree works (9), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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