Puncknowle, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Puncknowle, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Puncknowle
Puncknowle is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, nestled on the southern slopes of the Bride Valley. Approximately 5 miles east of Bridport and just 1.5 miles north of Chesil Beach on the Jurassic Coast, it encompasses the coastal settlement of West Bexington. According to the 2011 census, the parish boasts a population of 466, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for planning considerations.
Population: 424 (2021)
District: Dorset
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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: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Puncknowle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Puncknowle.
- 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 Puncknowle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
245 planning applications found near Puncknowle.
- - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
T1 Sycamore - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
Erect ancillary building with gym and wellness spaces
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Puncknowle Manor Church Street Puncknowle DT2 9BX
T1 Ash - Fell T2 Holm Oak - Reduce overall by up to 4m T3 Copper Beech - Fell T4 Holm Oak - Pollard to approximately 8 - 10m in height T5 Holm Oak - Reduce back from Bay tree by 2 - 3m creating separa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 18 Springfield Puncknowle DT2 9TF
Conversion of Integral Garage to Habitable Space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
T1 Ash - Remove T2 Holly - Crown lift to 2.5m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - The Post Office Clay Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BJ
T1 Willow - Reduce back to historical pollard points (4m overall)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
Erect greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
Erect greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Rosevine Swyre Road Puncknowle DT2 9BP
T1 Pine - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - The Post Office Clay Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BJ
Erect single storey rear extension, demolish front enclosed porch and replace with porch overhang; install solar panels to roof; replace windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Puncknowle Playing Fields Puncknowle Dorchester DT2 9EH
T1 Ash - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - The Post Office Clay Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BJ
T1 Conifer - Fell to ground level G1 Conifer - Fell to ground level G2 Conifer - Fell to ground level G3 Conifer - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
Works to Dovecote to repair walls, reroof using the existing stone slates with additional matching stone if required, provide new internal floor and replace main door with matching timber door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-02
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
Replace windows to main house south elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
G1 Woodland Garden Group - Crown lift all trees to 4.5m
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-06
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
Alter the exterior of the kitchen extension and replace snug window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
Remove existing tennis court and enclosure. Erect ancillary building with gym and wellness spaces with associated landscaping works. Install solar panels and air source heat pump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - Home Farm, Ferngorse Caravan Camp Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
T1 Poplar x 2 - Reduce height & overall crown by 15m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
T1 Crab Apple - Remove T2 Cottoneaster - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW
T1 Bay - Remove & grind stump G1 Yew - Crown lift to 5.2m over roadside and 4m over driveway and garden side, reduce new growth from previous consented pruning back to previous point on faces by up to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-09
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A brief summary of Puncknowle in Dorset
Puncknowle is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, nestled on the southern slopes of the Bride Valley. Approximately 5 miles east of Bridport and just 1.5 miles north of Chesil Beach on the Jurassic Coast, it encompasses the coastal settlement of West Bexington. According to the 2011 census, the parish boasts a population of 466, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 424 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Puncknowle 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 Puncknowle a particularly low-crime area.
Puncknowle has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swyre, Puncknowle. 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 Puncknowle includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chesil & The Fleet SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chesil & 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, Puncknowle 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 Puncknowle
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Puncknowle. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Puncknowle.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Puncknowle were tree works (15), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
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