Search West Knighton planning applications
14 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of West Knighton · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 27 Oakwood Broadmayne DT2 8ULApprovedT1 Prunus - Reduce entire crown by up to 1.5m back towards previous pruning points & shapeTree Works- TPOReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 6 Oct 2026P/TRT/2026/05038
- Moon Cottage Hardys Row West Knighton DT2 8PFApprovedT1 Purple Leaf Plum - Fell T2 Lawson Cypress - Fell T3 Western Red Cedar - Fell T4 Holly - Reduce crown by 2m to leave a topiary specimen approx 2.5m in height with a 1.5m diameterTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 14 Aug 2026Decided 8 Sep 2026P/TRC/2026/04480
- 5 Lewell Way West Knighton DT2 8PQApprovedErect an outbuilding to the rear of and use ancillary to the dwellinghouse.Householder Planning PermissionReceived 30 Jan 2026Decided 3 Mar 2026P/HOU/2026/00259
- Church Cottage Highgate Lane West Knighton DT2 8PFApprovedT1 & T2 Turkey Oak - Crown reduce northern (garden) lateral spread by removal of up to 1.25m T3 Beech - Reduce height by 2m and crown by 1m T4 Beech - Reduce height and crown spread all around by 1 - 1.25mTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 21 Nov 2025Decided 17 Dec 2025P/TRC/2025/06947
- Shalom Highgate Lane West Knighton DT2 8PEApprovedT1 & T2 Ash - FellTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 7 Oct 2025Decided 4 Nov 2025P/TRC/2025/05911
Planning in West Knighton
Only 9 decisions near West Knighton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Knighton in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT2 501 applications in the last 12 months
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About West Knighton
West Knighton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Dorchester. Known for its historic 11th-century church and local pub, the area boasts a small community with a population of 375 as recorded in the 2011 census, making it an appealing spot for planning applications focused on rural development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 379 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in West Knighton show an average sale price of £352,519, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the West Knighton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes West Knighton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around West Knighton has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Knighton 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Knighton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near West Knighton.
The most common types were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).