Bere Regis, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bere Regis, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Bere Regis
Bere Regis is a village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately 6 miles northwest of Wareham. With a population of 1,745 as recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and potential for planning developments in the area.
Population: 1,751 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.bereregis.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £446,249 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 033B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- vehicle-crime: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bere Regis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bere Regis.
- 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 Bere Regis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Bere Regis.
- - Tower House Tower Hill Bere Regis BH20 7JA
T1 Ash - Fell to ground level and treat stump to prevent regrowth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 12 Shitterton Road Bere Regis BH20 7HU
T1 Oak - Crown raise to 5m above ground level. Lightly reduce branches overhanging driveway of No. 12 by 2m. T2 Prunus - Crown raise to 5m above ground level. T3 Conifer - Crown raise to 5m above grou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 12 Shitterton Road Bere Regis BH20 7HU
T1 Acer: Reduce by approximately 2/3m below previous reduction level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - Land adjacent to Woodbury View Snow Hill Bere Regis BH20 7JD
Dead tree in wooded area - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - 5A Shitterton Road Bere Regis BH20 7HU
T1 Alder - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Bere Regis in Dorset
Bere Regis is a village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately 6 miles northwest of Wareham. With a population of 1,745 as recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and potential for planning developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,751 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Bere Regis show an average sale price of £446,249, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Bere Regis is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Bere Regis has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bere Regis. 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 Bere Regis includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Black Hill Heath SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. 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, Bere Regis planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bereregis.org. 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 Bere Regis
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Bere Regis. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bere Regis.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bere Regis were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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