Chideock, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chideock, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Chideock
Chideock is a charming village and civil parish located in south-west Dorset, England, nestled near the English Channel between Bridport and Lyme Regis. With a population of 618 as of 2021, it offers a unique blend of rural character and coastal proximity, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 618 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.chideockandseatown.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £404,445 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 029D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chideock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chideock.
- 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 Chideock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
320 planning applications found near Chideock.
- - Appletree Thatch Main Street Chideock DT6 6JJ
Install replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Little Winford Mill Lane Chideock DT6 6JS
T1 & T2 Willow - Crown reduction by 3m overall T3 Sycamore - Fell T4 Lime - Crown reduction by 2m overall T5 Ash - Pollard 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 Bilberry Close Main Street Chideock Dorset DT6 6JB
T1 & T2 Cypress - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 5 Foss Orchard Chideock DT6 6SG
T1 Laurel - Remove limb overhanging boundary fence T2 Sycamore - Reduce north facing limbs by no more than 3.5m T3 Deodar Pine - Reduce height by up to 2.5m T4 Bay - Reduce group of bay trees by 2m in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 4 Winniford Close Chideock DT6 6SA
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Farmers Arms Mill Lane Chideock DT6 6JS
Extend existing garage and convert into ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Clapps Mead Recreation Ground Mill Lane Chideock
Various tree works as per submitted schedule under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-11
View full details - - Vine Cottage Sea Hill Lane Chideock DT6 6LD
T1 & T2 - Copper Beech - Reduce crown by no more than 3m as per annotated photographs and thin crown by 25%.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 1 Hope Cottages Main Street Chideock DT6 6JJ
T1 Walnut - Light reduction to appropriate growth points to gain up to a 1.5 metre reduction T2 Field Maple - Light reduction to appropriate growth points to gain a 1.5 metre reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - Beeswing Mill Lane Chideock DT6 6JS
Erection of rear extension with roof light to replace existing conservatory and addition of dormer window. Installation of air source heat pump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - Doghouse Farm, Camp Site Doghouse Lane Chideock DT6 6HY
Change of use of land to create 7 caravan and motorhome pitches for holiday use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - 2 Park Cottages Main Street Chideock DT6 6HZ
Convert an existing first floor bedroom into a family bathroom and removal of ground floor bathroom fittings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-09
View full details - - 2 Fairfax Chideock DT6 6SB
T1 Oak - Whole crown reduction to 12m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - Beezars Ruins Lane Chideock DT6 6JH
T1 - Oak Quercus - Prune back to where it was last pruned, reducing to suitable growth points (reduction of 2m). T2 - Ash Fraxinus - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-20
View full details - - Midlands Farm Duck Street Chideock Dorset DT6 6JR
Change of use from office to holiday accommodation (Retained)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-22
View full details - - Hogin Cottage Main Street Chideock DT6 6JJ
Internal alterations consist of new bathroom on first floor, new utility room downstairs, enlargement of kitchen by taking down pantry wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - Stone Cottage Mill Lane Chideock Dorset DT6 6JS
T1 Liquidambar- Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - Farmers Arms Mill Lane Chideock Dorset DT6 6JS
T5 Cypress (Leylandii) - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - Stone Cottage Mill Lane Chideock Dorset DT6 6JS
C1 Wisteria- Remove T3 Rowan- Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - Little Orchard Mill Lane Chideock Dorset DT6 6JS
Proposed changes to the external wall finishes; minor amendments to modify or create door and window openings; form new terrace and steps to the rear elevation and the replacement of 2 No skylights wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-26
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A brief summary of Chideock in Dorset
Chideock is a charming village and civil parish located in south-west Dorset, England, nestled near the English Channel between Bridport and Lyme Regis. With a population of 618 as of 2021, it offers a unique blend of rural character and coastal proximity, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 618 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Chideock show an average sale price of £404,445, 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 Chideock a particularly low-crime area.
Chideock has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chideock and Seatown. 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 Chideock includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Dorset Coast SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Chideock planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chideockandseatown.co.uk/. 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 Chideock
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Chideock. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chideock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Chideock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chideock were tree works (12), full planning applications (10), 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.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 1 application
Nearby Towns
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- Seatown planning applications
- North Chideock planning applications
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- Symondsbury planning applications
- Miles Cross planning applications
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