Allington, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Allington, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Allington are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Allington
Allington is a residential neighbourhood located to the north-west of Bridport town centre in Dorset, England, along the west bank of the River Brit. Once an independent village and civil parish, Allington has since merged with Bridport, becoming a part of the town's expanding urban landscape by the late 19th century. This historical transition may influence planning applications in the area as it continues to develop and integrate with Bridport's infrastructure.
Population: 926 (2021)
District: Bridport
Website: http://www.allington.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £454,097 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Allington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Allington.
- 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 Allington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Allington.
- - Harbour Lights Coneygar Park Bridport DT6 3BA
Erect single storey extension, install flue for new wood burner, construct low level retaining wall to perimeter of extension. Remove existing lean-to roof to North/West elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 2 Coneygar House Coneygar Park Bridport DT6 3BA
T1 Cherry - Crown clean throughout T2 Ailanthus - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Bilberries Coneygar Park Bridport DT6 3BA
T1 & T2 Laurel - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Flat 16 Port Bredy Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3PT
Removal of existing mono-pitched skylight window and replace with roof lantern
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Flat 16 Port Bredy Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3PT
Removal of existing mono-pitched skylight window and replace with roof lantern
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 8 Court Orchard Road Bridport DT6 5EY
Double storey rear extension with internal alterations, removal of existing rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 32 West Allington Bridport DT6 5BQ
T1 Fir - Fell T2 Holly - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Downe Hall Bedford Place Bridport DT6 3ND
Various tree works as per submitted schedule
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Electricity Sub Station Downes Street Bridport
Upgrade transformer at existing substation
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 18 & 20 Bedford Place Bridport DT6 3LZ
Partial rebuilding of front chimney between 18 and 20 Bedford Place
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 4 Coneygar House Coneygar Park Bridport DT6 3BA
T1 - Cherry - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Sparacre House St Andrews Road Bridport DT6 3BB
T002 Pittosporum - Crown reduction of 2m in height and 1m in spread T004 Copper Beech - Crown raise through removal of lower tertiary branches to increase overall vertical clearance by 2m & reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Sparacre House St Andrews Road Bridport DT6 3BB
T001 Copper Beech - Crown reduction of 4m in height and 2m in spread T003 Copper Beech - Crown raise through removal of lower tertiary branches to increase overall vertical clearance between ground an
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Bridport Town Council Mountfield, First Floor Rax Lane Bridport DT6 3JP
T1 Holm Oak - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 15 Coneygar Close Bridport DT6 3AR
Erect front porch extension & single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Coneygar Grove St Andrews Road Bridport DT6 3BB
T1 & T2 Holm Oak - Re-pollard back to previous pruning points, approx reduction of 3m overall, reducing overhanging sides over garden, back to boundary/hedge line (up to 2m) & raise crowns over neighb
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 67 Court Orchard Road Bridport DT6 5EY
Retain erected fence
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 102 St Swithins Road Bridport DT6 5DS
Proposed first floor extension and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 22 Rax Lane Bridport DT6 3JJ
T1 Honey Locust - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 34 West Allington Bridport DT6 5BQ
Proposed side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Allington in Dorset
Allington is a residential neighbourhood located to the north-west of Bridport town centre in Dorset, England, along the west bank of the River Brit. Once an independent village and civil parish, Allington has since merged with Bridport, becoming a part of the town's expanding urban landscape by the late 19th century. This historical transition may influence planning applications in the area as it continues to develop and integrate with Bridport's infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 926 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bridport district.
Property prices in Allington show an average sale price of £454,097, 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 Allington a particularly low-crime area.
Allington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bridport, Bothenhampton, Walditch. 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 Allington 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, Allington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.allington.co.uk/. 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 Allington
In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Allington. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Allington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Allington were full planning applications (33), tree works (28), listed building and heritage (26). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 49 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Court Orchard planning applications
- Coneygar planning applications
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- Skilling planning applications
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- Hyde planning applications
- Bradpole planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.