Langton Matravers, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Langton Matravers, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Langton Matravers
Langton Matravers is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, approximately 2 miles west of Swanage and 5 miles south-east of Corfe Castle. As of the 2011 Census, the parish encompasses 381 households and a population of 853, making it a small but thriving community. This charming village is an important area for planning applications, reflecting its unique character and growth potential within the region.
Population: 868 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.langtonmatravers-pc.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £472,825 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 042G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Langton Matravers.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Langton Matravers.
- 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 Matravers based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Langton Matravers.
- - The Old Malthouse High Street Langton Matravers Swanage BH19 3HB
Change of Use of Unit 14 from a Dwellinghouse to a Mixed-Use as Dwellinghouse and/or Holiday Let for Short Term Lets
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 85 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Beech (T1) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 11 North Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HL and 12 North Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HL
T1 Sycamore (located 12 North Street) - Fell to ground level. T2 Sycamore (located 12 North Street) - Fell to ground level. T3 Spruce (located 11 North Street) - Fell to ground level. T5 Ash (located
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - The Rectory St Georges Close Langton Matravers BH19 3HZ
T2 Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 85 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
T1 Beech - Fell. WITHDRAWN 18/12/2025
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Leas Wood House 18 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HB
T1 Black Walnut: Reduction of the furthest extended lateral branches only by up to 1m (amended description of works).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 114 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HD
Retention of existing two-storey side extension and replacement of existing uPVC windows with appropriately designed timber windows to both the extension and main cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - The Old Orchard High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HB
T1 Eucalyptus - Remove previously damaged limb on the Eastern side back to the main stem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Sweetbriars Durnford Drove Langton Matravers BH19 3HG
Erect single storey extension and refurbishment to existing dwelling, plus erect garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Bottom Flat 21 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Erect single storey rear and side extension to replace existing, plus construct detached garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - St Georges Church St Georges Close Langton Matravers BH19 3HZ
5 no. Limes T2-T6 - Prune. Re-pollard re-cutting to above previous pruning points. T7 Flowering cherry - Fell for management. T13 Ash - Prune. Reduce radial canopy to not less than 6m in any one direc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 50 High Street Langton Matravers Swanage BH19 3HB
Rearwards extension to stair enclosure to form a lobby on the means of escape from the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Langton Matravers in Dorset
Langton Matravers is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, approximately 2 miles west of Swanage and 5 miles south-east of Corfe Castle. As of the 2011 Census, the parish encompasses 381 households and a population of 853, making it a small but thriving community. This charming village is an important area for planning applications, reflecting its unique character and growth potential within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 868 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Langton Matravers show an average sale price of £472,825, 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 Matravers a particularly low-crime area.
Langton Matravers has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Langton Matravers, Acton. 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 Langton Matravers includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Dorset Coast SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): St Albans Head to Durlston Head, Studland to Portland; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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 Matravers planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.langtonmatravers-pc.org. 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 Matravers
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Langton Matravers. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Langton Matravers maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 40 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 Matravers were tree works (7), full planning applications (4), amendments (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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