Sixpenny Handley, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sixpenny Handley, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Sixpenny Handley
Sixpenny Handley is a village located in north east Dorset, England, on the scenic Cranborne Chase, approximately ten miles from Blandford Forum. It was formerly a civil parish, which was dissolved on 1 April 2015 and merged with Pentridge to create the new parish of Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge. As of the 2011 census, the population of the area was recorded at 1,233, making it a small but vibrant community relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,233 (2011)
District: Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 060C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sixpenny Handley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sixpenny Handley.
- 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 Sixpenny Handley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Sixpenny Handley.
- - 1 Church Farm High Street Sixpenny Handley SP5 5ND
Conversion of existing garage to new office and storage. New matching double doors with side panels, high level window to rear, 1x new rooflight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Bramble Cottage 35 High Street Sixpenny Handley SP5 5NR
T1 Copper Beech Crown reduction maximun 1.25m. Large primary limb (6) lateral reduction of 50%. Removal of limbs (1-4). Reduce length of limb (5). Limbs and cut points as shown on photo.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 8 Littlefield Lane Sixpenny Handley SP5 5NP
Replace pitched thatched roof with slates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 14 St Marys Court High Street Sixpenny Handley Salisbury SP5 5PH
Conversion of existing conservatory to habitable extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 12 Common Road Sixpenny Handley SP5 5NJ
Certificate of Lawfulness to convert building into an Airbnb or short-term let.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-04
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A brief summary of Sixpenny Handley in Dorset
Sixpenny Handley is a village located in north east Dorset, England, on the scenic Cranborne Chase, approximately ten miles from Blandford Forum. It was formerly a civil parish, which was dissolved on 1 April 2015 and merged with Pentridge to create the new parish of Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge. As of the 2011 census, the population of the area was recorded at 1,233, making it a small but vibrant community relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,233 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge district.
Property prices in Sixpenny Handley show an average sale price of £368,019, 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 Sixpenny Handley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sixpenny Handley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cranborne Chase SSSI; 3 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.
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Planning Activity in Sixpenny Handley
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Sixpenny Handley. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 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 Sixpenny Handley.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sixpenny Handley were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).
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