Wootton Fitzpaine, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wootton Fitzpaine, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wootton Fitzpaine are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wootton Fitzpaine
Wootton Fitzpaine is a charming village and civil parish located in Dorset, South West England, approximately 3 miles northeast of Lyme Regis. Nestled in a side valley of the River Char and near Marshwood Vale, the parish encompasses 3,307 acres and includes the smaller settlement of Monkton Wyld. As of the 2011 census, Wootton Fitzpaine had 180 dwellings and a population of 345, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 350 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wootton Fitzpaine.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wootton Fitzpaine.
- 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 Wootton Fitzpaine based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Wootton Fitzpaine.
- - 1 Centre Cottages Green Pit Knapp Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6NB
Replacing current flat roof extension with larger pitched roof extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Lucia, 2 School Lane Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6NF
Erection of timber carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
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A brief summary of Wootton Fitzpaine in Dorset
Wootton Fitzpaine is a charming village and civil parish located in Dorset, South West England, approximately 3 miles northeast of Lyme Regis. Nestled in a side valley of the River Char and near Marshwood Vale, the parish encompasses 3,307 acres and includes the smaller settlement of Monkton Wyld. As of the 2011 census, Wootton Fitzpaine had 180 dwellings and a population of 345, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 350 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Wootton Fitzpaine show an average sale price of £345,860, 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 Wootton Fitzpaine a particularly low-crime area.
Wootton Fitzpaine has one conservation area within its boundaries: Charmouth. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wootton Fitzpaine includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wootton Fitzpaine SSSI, Lambert's Castle SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
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Planning Activity in Wootton Fitzpaine
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Wootton Fitzpaine. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Wootton Fitzpaine.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wootton Fitzpaine were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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