Tollerford, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tollerford, 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: West Dorset
• LSOA: Dorset 036D

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• other-theft: 1
• public-order: 1
• shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tollerford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tollerford.

• 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 Tollerford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Tollerford.

1. - Cromwell Cottage 1A The Cornstores Dorchester Road Maiden Newton DT2 0DA
   Replacement of roof lights with dormer windows
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
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2. - 1 Whitehall Dorchester Road Maiden Newton DT2 0AH
   Remove rear conservatory and erect single storey rear extension with balcony above. Install 2no. rooflights
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
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3. - The Corn Store Dorchester Road Maiden Newton DT2 0BG
   Erect Two Storey Rear Extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
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4. - The Corn Store Dorchester Road Maiden Newton DT2 0BG
   Erect Two Storey Rear Extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
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5. - Whim 10 Cattistock Road Maiden Newton DT2 0AG
   T1 - T14 Conifer & Shrubs - Remove
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
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6. - 78 Dorchester Road Maiden Newton DT2 0BG
   T1 Ash - Reduce to approximately 3–4m in height
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-12
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7. - Lynchett Chase Barn Tollerford Lane Higher Frome Vauchurch Dorchester DT2 0AL
   Certificate of Lawfulness for the conservatory attached to Lynchett Barn.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-09
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8. - 3 Back Lane Frome Vauchurch DT2 0ED
   Erect two storey rear extension with juliette balcony, new rooflights, new dormers and erect porch.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-14
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9. - Lynchett Chase Barn Tollerford Lane Higher Frome Vauchurch DT2 0AL
   Non material amendment - change description of proposal to 'Convert former builders store to independent C3 accommodation, removal of existing outbuildings and fuel bunker' to planning permission 1/W/
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-12
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10. - Lane End Crewkerne Road Higher Frome Vauchurch DT2 0AU
    Demolish conservatory and erect single storey rear extension. Form two additional parking spaces.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-02
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11. - Birch House Bull Lane Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0BQ
    T1 Birch - Fell
    Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-05-16
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12. - 20 Harveys Close Maiden Newton DT2 0BN
    Planning permission RR 1/E/1999/000666 granted consent for the development of this site with six dwellings. The planning permission was implemented and five dwellings were constructed. The sixth plot
    Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-03-02
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13. - Manor Farm House 10 Church Road Maiden Newton Dorchester DT2 0AA
    Alterations to windows and doors and internal opening
    Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Tollerford in Dorset

Tollerford is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Tollerford show an average sale price of £326,698, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Tollerford is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Tollerford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cattistock, Maiden Newton. 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 Tollerford includes 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, Tollerford 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 Tollerford

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Tollerford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tollerford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Tollerford were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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