Littleton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littleton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Littleton are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,480 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Littleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littleton.
- 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 Littleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Littleton.
- - Land South Of Newlands Manor House Bournemouth Road Charlton Marshall
Discharge requirements of planning obligation dated 15/11/18 relating to planning permission numbers 2/2017/1716/OUT & P/RES/2021/02870 - to develop land by the formation of access, layout of roads, e
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Stable Cottage Littleton Drove Blandford St Mary DT11 9NA
Non-material amendment - to replace existing garage flat roof with pitched roof. No linkage of the garage to the main dwelling. No increase in garage size. No changes to existing pathway to rear of pr
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Littleton Farm Littleton Drove Blandford St Mary DT11 9NB
External alterations to building including replacement of timber boarding on front elevation, installation of 4 windows and 2 doors, addition of 3 rooflights to rear elevation, and replacement of rais
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 6 Parva Cottages Bournemouth Road Charlton Marshall DT11 9LG
Convert loft into living accommodation with rear dormer window and 2 no. rooflights to front elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Charlton Beeches Park Hill Charlton Marshall DT11 9PL
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce/pollard to 8m.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Land South Of Newlands Manor House Bournemouth Road Charlton Marshall
Modification of a Planning Obligation dated 15 November 2018 relating to planning permission number 2/2017/1716/OUT to Develop land by the formation of access, layout of roads, erection of approx. 55
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 4 Charlton Beeches Charlton Marshall Dorset DT11 9NP
G1 - Mixed species - Reduce branches overhanging property to provide 4-5m clearance from ground level to maintain an adequate clearance along boundary and allow homeowner normal and reasonable access
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Littleton in Dorset
Littleton is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in Littleton show an average sale price of £380,480, 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 Littleton a particularly low-crime area.
Littleton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blandford St Mary and Bryanston, Blandford Forum, Charlton Marshall. 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 Littleton includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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, Littleton 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 Littleton
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Littleton. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Littleton.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Littleton were full planning applications (9), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Langton Long Blandford planning applications
- Lower Blandford St Mary planning applications
- Charlton on the Hill planning applications
- Blandford St Mary planning applications
- Charlton Marshall planning applications
- Thornicombe planning applications
- Blandford Forum planning applications
- West End 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.