Salem

I realize that the feature may be intentional, for game mechanics and to make the player plan or think about things, however I was wondering if allowing the player to dig near an object that may not be lifted and moved e.g. (Stake Claim). This would be appreciated when you are attempting to level your claim, and initially forgot to level near that object. Just and idea.

Doubt it. The way the digging mechanics work, is you can't dig down the corners of a tile if there is an object/tree/building on the adjacent tile. Seems pretty solid the way it is working at the moment...not to mention hitboxes on objects are pretty big so you wouldnt even be able to get close enough to the tile you want to dig if there is an item on it.

Bit of a difference between permanent constructions (houses, claim post, walls) and unmovable objects like full chests. Some you can dig near and around, others you can't. I think there's a few factors it depends on.