Chedington, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chedington, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Chedington
Chedington is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Crewkerne in Somerset, along the A356 road. As of 2013, the population was estimated at 130 residents, and the area is governed by the Parrett and Axe Parish Council, making it an important consideration for those researching planning applications in this tranquil rural setting.
Population: 84 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,708 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chedington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chedington.
- 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 Chedington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Chedington.
- - School House High Street Chedington DT8 3JA
Erect replacement conservatory and erect single storey rear extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Woodland View High Street Chedington DT8 3HY
Conversion of garage to annexe and replacement of all windows to main house (with variation of condition 4 to planning permission WD/D/20/000938 - to allow use of existing annexe as an annexe and holi
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Chedington Lane Mosterton
T1 Beech - Reduce canopy by up to 5m (as per annotated photo submitted)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - School House High Street Chedington DT8 3JA
T1 Ash - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings T2 Cherry - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings T3 Sycamore - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Pea Mead High Street Chedington DT8 3JA
Retain installation of 20 solar panels to paddock
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Lower Leaze 3 Broadleaze Chedington DT8 3JA
Non-conformity with condition 04 of planning permission 117883 (development of land by the erection of 3 agricultural workers bungalows – Outline) and condition 01 of planning permission 118458 (devel
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Woodland View High Street Chedington DT8 3HY
Erect shed in garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Chedington in Dorset
Chedington is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Dorset, England, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Crewkerne in Somerset, along the A356 road. As of 2013, the population was estimated at 130 residents, and the area is governed by the Parrett and Axe Parish Council, making it an important consideration for those researching planning applications in this tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 84 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Chedington show an average sale price of £405,708, 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 Chedington a particularly low-crime area.
Chedington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Perrott, Cheddington. 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 Chedington includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Chedington 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 Chedington
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Chedington. Of these, 80% 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 Chedington.
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 Chedington were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (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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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.