What types of planning applications are most common near Charlestown?

The most common type of planning application near Charlestown is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Charlestown, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Charlestown, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Charlestown are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Charlestown

Charlestown is a suburb of Weymouth, located in Dorset, England. Nestled to the west of the town alongside The Fleet, it falls under the jurisdiction of Chickerell parish, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.

District: Chickerell

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Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 036D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Charlestown.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charlestown.

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 Charlestown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Charlestown.

- 432 Chickerell Road Chickerell DT3 4DQ
Erection of illuminated advertising board
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-29
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- 5 Fleet Lane Chickerell DT3 4DF
60 day pop up camping at Seaview Farm, Fleet Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4DF. 50 pitches.
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Charlestown in Dorset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Charlestown a particularly low-crime area.

Charlestown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chickerell. 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 Charlestown includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crookhill Brick Pit SSSI, Chesil & The Fleet SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Crookhill Brick Pit, Chesil & The Fleet; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chesil Beach & the Fleet; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chesil Beach & the Fleet. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Charlestown

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Charlestown.

The most common application types near Charlestown were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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