Church Knowle, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church Knowle, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Church Knowle
Church Knowle is a quaint village and civil parish located on the picturesque Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, southern England. This charming area is characterized by its rural landscape, making it a potential site for various planning applications and developments.
Population: 289 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £410,969 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 039A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Church Knowle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church Knowle.
- 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 Church Knowle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Church Knowle.
- - Copperswell Cottage 1 Church Knowle BH20 5NH
Proposed rear extension to existing family dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 5 Higher Barracks Church Knowle Wareham BH20 5NL
Erection of a single-storey lean-to extension to the rear of property, including a north-facing window, a west-facing side access door and a roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Denorah Church Knowle BH20 5NF
T1 Cypress - Fell to ground level. Grind out resulting stump to a minimum depth of 200mm back fill hole with stump chippings. T2 Cypress - Fell to ground level. Grind out resulting stump to a minimum
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Puddlemill Cottage West Orchard Lane To Barnston Crossroads C113 Bradle Wareham BH20 5NU
Renovation and alteration works, rebuild garage as kitchen extension, change of external materials and timber balcony with staircase.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Church Knowle in Dorset
Church Knowle is a quaint village and civil parish located on the picturesque Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, southern England. This charming area is characterized by its rural landscape, making it a potential site for various planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 289 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Church Knowle show an average sale price of £410,969, 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 Church Knowle a particularly low-crime area.
Church Knowle has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Creech, Church Knowle. 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 Church Knowle includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blue Pool and Norden Heaths SSSI, Purbeck Ridge (West) SSSI, Stoborough & Creech Heaths SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths, Dorset Heaths (Purbeck & Wareham) & Studland Dunes; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. 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, Church Knowle 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 Church Knowle
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Church Knowle. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Church Knowle may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Church Knowle were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- East Creech planning applications
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- Creech Bottom planning applications
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- Kingston planning applications
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.