Langton Herring, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Langton Herring, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Langton Herring
Langton Herring is a charming village and civil parish located in Dorset, approximately 5 miles northwest of Weymouth. Situated on a ridge above the Fleet, a brackish lagoon behind Chesil Beach, the area boasts a modest population of around 120 residents, according to a 2013 estimate from Dorset County Council. The village, combined with the neighbouring parish of Fleet, had a population of 240 in the 2011 census, making it an appealing location for planning applications in a picturesque coastal setting.
Population: 135 (2021)
District: Dorset
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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: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 037B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Langton Herring.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Langton Herring.
- 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 Langton Herring based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Langton Herring.
- - Elm Tree Inn Shop Lane Langton Herring Weymouth DT3 4HU
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - East Cottage Coastguard Road Langton Herring DT3 4HZ
T1 Plum - Remove 1 limb growing into telephone wire & reduce crown on the other 2 limbs by approx 1.25m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Langton Herring Village Hall Church Hill Langton Herring DT3 4HT
Installation of 12no. solar panels and an air source heat pump to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Hedgehog Cottage Higher Farm Drive Langton Herring Dorset DT3 4HX
T1 Walnut - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-17
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A brief summary of Langton Herring in Dorset
Langton Herring is a charming village and civil parish located in Dorset, approximately 5 miles northwest of Weymouth. Situated on a ridge above the Fleet, a brackish lagoon behind Chesil Beach, the area boasts a modest population of around 120 residents, according to a 2013 estimate from Dorset County Council. The village, combined with the neighbouring parish of Fleet, had a population of 240 in the 2011 census, making it an appealing location for planning applications in a picturesque coastal setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 135 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Langton Herring 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 Langton Herring a particularly low-crime area.
Langton Herring has one conservation area within its boundaries: Langton Herring. 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 Langton Herring includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chesil & The Fleet SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): 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, Langton Herring 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 Langton Herring
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Langton Herring. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Langton Herring may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Langton Herring were full planning applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 60% 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.