Search Bay planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bay · updated daily · Dorset Council
- Land At Newbury Gardens At Riley Court And Oakleigh Court Newbury Gardens Gillingham SP8 4HGAwaiting decisionT1 - Hornbeam - Overall reduction of radial spread by 2m. T2 - Yew - Reduce radius of canopy outline by 1.5-1.8m.Tree Works- TPOReceived 26 Oct 2026P/TRT/2026/06001
- Agricultural Building At Paddock Farm Bowridge Hill Gillingham SP8 5QSAwaiting decisionChange of use and conversion of agricultural building to 2 no. dwellinghousesFull Planning ApplicationReceived 26 Oct 2026P/FUL/2026/05842
- Gillingham High Street Car Park High Street GillinghamAwaiting decisionT187 - Crown lift by removing lateral branches below 2.5m.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 21 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/05879
- St Marys Church Church Walk GillinghamAwaiting decisionT194 - Cherry - Crown lift to 2m from ground.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 20 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/05876
- Gillingham School Hardings Lane Gillingham SP8 4QPAwaiting decisionConstruction of a floodlit artificial grass pitch, spectator area, access paths and lighting along access path from car parkFull Planning ApplicationReceived 25 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/04380
Planning in Bay
- Approved
- 84%
- 21 of 24 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bay in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Bay
Postcode districts
SP8 131 applications in the last 12 months
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About Bay
Bay, located in Dorset, features a recessed coastal body of water that connects to larger bodies like the ocean or nearby lakes. This area is characterized by various coastal formations, including larger gulfs and smaller coves, which may influence local planning applications related to coastal development, environmental impact assessments, and recreational use. Understanding the geography of Bay is essential for stakeholders involved in land use and environmental management.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bay 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 (September 2026). This makes Bay a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bay has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bay 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bay, 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, 36 planning applications were submitted near Bay. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (9), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).