Chilfrome, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chilfrome, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Chilfrome
Chilfrome is a quaint village and civil parish in Dorset, located about 9 miles northwest of Dorchester. Nestled between Cattistock and Maiden Newton along the scenic Frome Valley, it offers a peaceful rural setting within the Dorset Downs. According to estimates from Dorset County Council, the parish had a population of around 40 residents in 2013, making it a small but close-knit community, which may be of interest for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 60 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 022E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chilfrome.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chilfrome.
- 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 Chilfrome based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Chilfrome.
- - Home Farm Wraxall Lane Chilfrome Dorchester DT2 0HA
Conversion of barns into 2 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Old Rectory Lodge St Helens Lane Chilfrome DT2 0HA
Change of roof material from Thatch to Heritage Tiles
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Home Farm Wraxall Lane Chilfrome DT2 0HA
Non material amendment to planning permission P/HOU/2024/00860 - (Retain single storey extension) - Change roof covering to main extension, substitute natural grey fibre cement corrugated sheets with
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Old School Cottage Wraxall Lane Chilfrome Dorchester DT2 0HA
Conversion of stables into residential annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - Old School Cottage Wraxall Lane Chilfrome Dorchester DT2 0HA
Conversion of stables into residential annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - Home Farm Wraxall Lane Chilfrome DT2 0HA
Retain single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-02-09
View full details - - Old Rectory St Helens Lane Chilfrome Dorset DT2 0HA
Addition of a second storey to a previously approved single storey extension and change porch to create a boot room to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-04-12
View full details - - HOME FARM, WRAXALL LANE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Conversion of part of existing storage barn to living space & office/meeting/drawing rooms associated with the live-work use of the site; and erection of single storey glazed link structure between th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2019-05-28
View full details - - BROOK COTTAGE, ST HELENS LANE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Structural repairs to roof: Replacement of principal trusses/A Frames and re-thatch. Dismantle and rebuild front facade
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2017-02-02
View full details - - BROOK COTTAGE, ST HELENS LANE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Structural repairs to roof and re-building of front facade
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2016-07-27
View full details - - HOME FARM, WRAXHALL LANE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Proposed workplace/home and alterations to an existing barn originally approved for storage purposes to enable it to be used as a display area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2014-08-04
View full details - - THE PRIESTS HOUSE, ST HELENS LANE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Remove internal partition between kitchen and dining room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2014-05-27
View full details - - THE PRIESTS HOUSE, ST HELENS LANE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Forming 2 openings in existing internal partition wall
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2014-01-30
View full details - - OLD RECTORY LODGE, ST HELENS LANE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Change of roof materials from slate to thatch. Create study & storage in attic area (amended scheme to P.P. 1/D/10/000908)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2010-09-28
View full details - - OLD RECTORY LODGE, ST HELENS LANE, CHILFROME, DORSET, DT2 0HA
Extension & alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2010-06-01
View full details - - HOME FARM, HIGHER DROVE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Erect 1No dwelling, demolition of farm buildings and no's 1 & 2 Higher Drove, and carry out alterations to traditional farm buildings to provide stabling, estate office, and storage. Modify existing v
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2006-10-11
View full details - - CHILFROME COTTAGE, ST HELENS LANE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Demolish conservatory and erect timber framed conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2005-04-08
View full details - - CHILFROME COTTAGE, ST HELENS LANE, CHILFROME, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Erect timber framed conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2005-04-08
View full details - - CHILFROME COTTAGE, ST HELENS LANE, MAIDEN NEWTON, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Demolish existing conservatory and erect replacement conservatory.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2004-10-18
View full details - - CHILFROME COTTAGE, ST HELENS LANE, MAIDEN NEWTON, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HA
Demolish existing conservatory and erect replacement conservatory.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2004-10-12
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A brief summary of Chilfrome in Dorset
Chilfrome is a quaint village and civil parish in Dorset, located about 9 miles northwest of Dorchester. Nestled between Cattistock and Maiden Newton along the scenic Frome Valley, it offers a peaceful rural setting within the Dorset Downs. According to estimates from Dorset County Council, the parish had a population of around 40 residents in 2013, making it a small but close-knit community, which may be of interest for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 60 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Chilfrome show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Chilfrome a particularly low-crime area.
Chilfrome has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cattistock, Maiden Newton. 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 Chilfrome includes 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.
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Planning Activity in Chilfrome
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Chilfrome. Of these, 63% 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 Chilfrome.
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 Chilfrome were full planning applications (5), amendments (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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