Litton Cheney, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Litton Cheney, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Litton Cheney
Litton Cheney is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dorset, south-west England, approximately 9 miles west of Dorchester. Nestled in the valley of the River Bride and surrounded by scenic chalk hills, the parish had a population of 359 as recorded in the 2011 census. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and community, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications.
Population: 355 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.littoncheney.org.uk/
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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: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 036A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Litton Cheney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Litton Cheney.
- 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 Litton Cheney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Litton Cheney.
- - Myrtle Cottage Hines Mead Lane Litton Cheney Dorchester DT2 9AD
Partially rebuild & increase the height of the south east chimney stack. Take down & rebuild the northwest chimney stack
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Faith House Main Street Litton Cheney DT2 9AP
Replace existing conservatory with new conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 4 Coombes Close Litton Cheney DT2 9EX
Robinia (T1) - Reduce crown height and spread all around by removal of 0.5 - 1m Birch (T2) - Reduce crown height by removal of 0.5 - 1m and spread all around by removal of 0.5 - 0.75m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - The Cottage Main Street Litton Cheney DT2 9AW
Install 12 x solar panels to south facing roof of the car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Land at Barges Close Litton Cheney Dorchester DT2 9DR
T1 & T2 Ash - Reduce canopy by approx 8m
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - Charity Farm Main Street Litton Cheney Dorchester DT2 9AP
Erect extension to existing barn for the storage of hay
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - St Marys Church Church Path Litton Cheney DT2 9AH
T1 & T2 Beech - Crown raise by up to 2m & clean throughout
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - The Mill House Main Street Litton Cheney Dorset DT2 9AP
T1 Ash - 6-8m reduction, all pruned to growth where possible. Reduce extended lateral branches growing towards building by 2-3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Litton Cheney in Dorset
Litton Cheney is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dorset, south-west England, approximately 9 miles west of Dorchester. Nestled in the valley of the River Bride and surrounded by scenic chalk hills, the parish had a population of 359 as recorded in the 2011 census. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and community, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 355 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Litton Cheney 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 Litton Cheney a particularly low-crime area.
Litton Cheney has one conservation area within its boundaries: Litton Cheney. 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 Litton Cheney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Haydon and Askerswell Downs SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Litton Cheney planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.littoncheney.org.uk/. 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 Litton Cheney
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Litton Cheney. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 Litton Cheney.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Litton Cheney were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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