Charmouth, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charmouth, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Charmouth are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Charmouth
Charmouth is a picturesque village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, at the mouth of the River Char, just 1.5 miles northeast of Lyme Regis. As of 2013, the estimated population of Charmouth stood at approximately 1,310 residents, with the combined population of Charmouth and the nearby parish of Catherston Leweston reaching 1,352 according to the 2011 Census. This charming area is a focal point for planning applications, reflecting its vibrant community and scenic coastal setting.
Population: 1,298 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Charmouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charmouth.
- 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 Charmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Charmouth.
- - Thurlestone 14 Westcliff Road Charmouth DT6 6BG
T1 Ash - Remove damaged branch under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - The Elms & Recreational Ground Charmouth DT6 6LN
Various tree works as per submitted schedule
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 5 Georges Close Charmouth DT6 6RU
T1 Yew - Reduce and maintain shape by approx 0.5m, lift limbs over the garage T2 Leylandii - Reduce height by approx 2m to previous reduction points, reduce neighbours side by 0.5m to fence line T3 Ho
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 8 Downside Close Charmouth DT6 6BH
Convert existing garage to a bedroom and utility room. Remove existing external fire stair, balcony and overclad and insulate all existing external walls and roof to improve thermal performance and pr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Charmouth Community Library The Street Charmouth DT6 6PE
T1 Ash - Remove dead and hanging branches, cut size will vary 10-20cm
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 4 Georges Close Charmouth DT6 6RU
Front porch extension, conversion of rear garage into utility, replace rear garage window with external door and minor internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Kittiwake Higher Sea Lane Charmouth DT6 6BD
Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with an Orangery; extension of porch canopy and installation of posts
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - The Hideaway Lower Sea Lane Charmouth DT6 6LW
Add windows, rooflights and reclad garage to form ancillary accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Land South Of Nutcombe Close Charmouth Dorset
Erection of a detached dwelling (with variation of Conditions 3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 of Planning permission P/FUL/2023/02723)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Pine Tree House Lower Sea Lane Charmouth DT6 6LW
Internal Alterations, erection of a single storey rear extension and minor external works to a single dwelling. The proposed development comprises: 1. A single-storey rear extension 2. Internal reconf
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Little Hedges Higher Sea Lane Charmouth DT6 6BB
T1 Macrocarpa - Crown clean and remove deadwood, prune southern most limbs overhanging building to primary growth points with a max cut diameter of 50mm, crown raise lowest north facing limbs to appro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Sanctuary Cottage Higher Sea Lane Charmouth DT6 6BD
Replace garden room and patio, changes to entrance and parking arrangements, replacement sunroom on first floor with addition of balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - St Andrews Church The Street Charmouth DT6 6FN
T1, T2 & T3 Yew - Crown lift to 2m from ground level & overall radial reduction by up to 1.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 21 Double Common Charmouth DT6 6PT
Replacement Roof structure for existing Sun Room. Change from glazed roof to slate roof with large rooflights, with profile to match existing rear projection.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Court The Street Charmouth DT6 6PE
T1 Swamp Cypress - Reduce the overall height by 8-10m down to 20m T2 Swamp Cypress - Reduce the overall height by 6m to 18m and reduce eastern branches by up to 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Shellstone House Lower Sea Lane Charmouth DT6 6LW
T1 - Beech - Reduce crown by 3.5m and reduce 3x southwest lower extending limbs back to stem. T2 - Oak - Reduce crown by 4m and a tip reduction on lower long extending limbs by approximately 2m/back t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The Well Head The Street Charmouth DT6 6PD
T001 Ash - Sectional dismantle
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 5 Kidmore Close Charmouth DT6 6RT
Conversion of attached garage to habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 3 Charmouth House The Street Charmouth DT6 6PF
Internal and external alterations to include removal of exterior render and re-render in lime; re-plaster 2 interior walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - St Andrews House St Andrews Drive Charmouth DT6 6FN
T1 Locust - Crown raise to 3m above ground level, reduce overall crown by up to 3m & remove internal deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of Charmouth in Dorset
Charmouth is a picturesque village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, at the mouth of the River Char, just 1.5 miles northeast of Lyme Regis. As of 2013, the estimated population of Charmouth stood at approximately 1,310 residents, with the combined population of Charmouth and the nearby parish of Catherston Leweston reaching 1,352 according to the 2011 Census. This charming area is a focal point for planning applications, reflecting its vibrant community and scenic coastal setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,298 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Charmouth show an average sale price of £345,860, 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 Charmouth a particularly low-crime area.
Charmouth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Charmouth. 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 Charmouth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Dorset Coast SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sidmouth to West Bay, Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, Charmouth 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 Charmouth
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Charmouth. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Charmouth.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Charmouth were tree works (12), full planning applications (11), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Catherston Leweston planning applications
- Dragon's Hill planning applications
- Wootton Fitzpaine planning applications
- Lyme Regis planning applications
- Penn planning applications
- Morcombelake planning applications
- Cobb planning applications
- Harcombe Bottom planning applications
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.