Long Crichel, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Crichel, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Long Crichel are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Long Crichel
Long Crichel is a quaint village in east Dorset, nestled on Cranborne Chase, approximately five miles northeast of Blandford Forum. With a population of 81 recorded in 2001, it became part of the larger parish of Crichel following the abolition of its civil parish status on 1 April 2015. This rural area may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, reflecting its small community and historical significance.
Population: 100 (1991)
District: Crichel
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £441,641 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
- LSOA: Dorset 020E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Crichel.
- 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 Long Crichel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
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A brief summary of Long Crichel in Dorset
Long Crichel is a quaint village in east Dorset, nestled on Cranborne Chase, approximately five miles northeast of Blandford Forum. With a population of 81 recorded in 2001, it became part of the larger parish of Crichel following the abolition of its civil parish status on 1 April 2015. This rural area may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, reflecting its small community and historical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 100 (1991 estimate). It sits within the Crichel district.
Property prices in Long Crichel show an average sale price of £441,641, 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 Long Crichel a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Long Crichel includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oakhills Coppice SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Long Crichel 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 Long Crichel
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Long Crichel.
The most common application types near Long Crichel were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.