Chickerell, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chickerell, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Chickerell
Chickerell is a town and parish located in south Dorset, England, just 2 miles northwest of Weymouth. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 6,283 and encompasses the Charlestown neighbourhood and Buckland Ripers hamlet, making it a significant area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 6,283 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.chickerell.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,319 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 037A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chickerell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chickerell.
- 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 Chickerell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Chickerell.
- - 7 East Street Chickerell DT3 4DR
T1 Acacia - 10-15% crown reduction. 2m of eastern side to balance. 1m off western side and 1m off top. T2 Acacia - 10-15% crown reduction. 1-2m off top and sides. Create a 1-1.5m distance from the bui
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land At Bank And Ridge Farms To West Of School Hill Chickerell
Non Material Amendment to reserved matters approval WD/D/18/001922 - reduce front gardens of plots 138 to 143 to facilitate additional parking space for each of these plots
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 531 Chickerell Road Chickerell DT3 4DJ
Conversion of garage block to annexe to provide additional accommodation incidental to the main residential use; erection of outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 14 West Street Chickerell DT3 4DY
T1 & T2 Cherry - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 478-480 Land Between Chickerell Road Chickerell Weymouth DT3 4DH
Erect two single storey dwellings with photo voltaics to roof, garage/storage building, associated access, parking and amenity areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 35 Lower Way Chickerell DT3 4AP
Erect rear extension : to extend 5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house : maximum height 3.6 metres : height to eaves 2.4 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 531 Chickerell Road Chickerell DT3 4DJ
Non-material amendment to Planning permission P/FUL/2021/00833 (Erect 3 dwellings) - To amend Plot 2 Alterations to fenestration and addition of balcony balustrade around flat roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 4B East Street Chickerell DT3 4DR
T1 Apple - Reduce height by approx 6ft
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Land And Buildings Known As North Ground Piggery School Hill Chickerell
Erection of 9 dwellings and formation of access (outline application to determine access, appearance, layout and scale only) - Variation of condition 2 of outline permission P/OUT/2022/03523 - to rais
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Chickerell in Dorset
Chickerell is a town and parish located in south Dorset, England, just 2 miles northwest of Weymouth. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 6,283 and encompasses the Charlestown neighbourhood and Buckland Ripers hamlet, making it a significant area for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,283 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Chickerell show an average sale price of £285,319, 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 Chickerell a particularly low-crime area.
Chickerell 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 Chickerell 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chickerell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chickerell.com/. 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 Chickerell
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Chickerell. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 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 Chickerell.
The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chickerell were amendments (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Charlestown planning applications
- East Fleet planning applications
- Fleet planning applications
- Putton planning applications
- Coldharbour planning applications
- Buckland Ripers planning applications
- Lanehouse planning applications
- Southill 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.