Bothenhampton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bothenhampton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bothenhampton 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 Bothenhampton
Bothenhampton is a village located in the civil parish of Bridport, Dorset, situated just outside the town of Bridport and divided from it by the River Asker and the A35 Bridport bypass. According to the 2011 census, the civil parish, which also encompasses the settlement of Walditch, had a population of 2,131. This area may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications due to its proximity to Bridport and the surrounding landscape.
Population: 2,100 (2021)
District: Bridport
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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 029B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bothenhampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bothenhampton.
- 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 Bothenhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Bothenhampton.
- - Roundham House Roundham Gardens Bridport DT6 4BD
T218 Holm Oak - Fell T219 Maple - Reduce crown spread and height by 2m from existing height 14m, existing spread (to north) 8m. Maximum diameter of cuts 50mm. Remove major deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 18 Lansdowne Road Bridport DT6 4BE
Remove existing garage and store and erect replacement single storey flat roofed extension. Remove existing low level retaining walls. Construct new low level retaining wall and extend existing parkin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 1 Lake Lane Bridport DT6 4JY
Non Material Amendment to revise fenestration to ground floor doors and windows. Adding weather protecting aluminium facing to exposed external glulam gable structure. reduce sizes of roof lights to p
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 21 Mount Joy Bridport DT6 4JN
Install Loft Conversion with Gable End and Enclosed Terrace to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Briarway Lansdowne Road Bridport DT6 4BE
Demolition of existing side shed structure with link attachment. New single-storey side extension (on roughly same footprint as existing side shed structure) with rendered walls and pitched, tiled roo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 9 Wych Ridge Bridport DT6 4JH
Raise existing roof elevation to create porch and two-store extension; replace garage ( with variation to condition 2 of planning permission P/HOU/2025/03475 to raise existing roof elevation to create
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 12 Lansdowne Road Bridport DT6 4BG
Remove existing conservatory and garage and Erect single storey side extension. Raise and extend the roof to create first floor accommodation with dormer windows and Juliet balcony. Erect decking with
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 7 Mount Joy Bridport DT6 4JL
Demolish existing timber garage and car port in very poor condition and construct new detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Halcyon Burton Road Bridport DT6 4JF
Erection of garage with annex/home office above
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 18 Wanderwell Bridport DT6 4BB
Non material amendment - Amend design to the dormer window design on the east elevation to a reduced scale; reducing the scale of the approved single storey rear extension; reducing the space of the a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 10 North Hill Way Bridport DT6 4JX
Single storey front and rear extensions, conversion of garage to form additional bedroom and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 15 Lansdowne Road Bridport DT6 4BG
Retain side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 9 Wych Ridge Bridport DT6 4JH
Non Material Amendment to P/HOU/2025/03475 (Raise existing roof elevation to create porch and two-storey extension; replace garage) to amend design of small dormer window on the south-west elevation f
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Briarway Lansdowne Road Bridport DT6 4BE
Non-material amendment to Planning permission P/HOU/2025/04022 (Demolition of existing single-storey, pitched rear extension and side shed structure with link attachment. Erect single-storey rear and
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Roundham House Roundham Gardens Bridport DT6 4BD
T1 Holm Oak - 3-5m reduction overall & remove overhanging limbs T2 Maple - 3-5m reduction & remove 2 dead limbs T3 Holm Oak - Reduce 10m off top & match in T4 Beech - 3-5m reduction & match in T5 Holm
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 1A Chestnut Road Bridport DT6 4JP
T1 Horse Chestnut - Fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 34 Valley Road Bridport DT6 4JS
Erect single storey rear extension with roof lantern and erect single storey side extension. (Demolish Conservatory, Chimney and porch).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 1 Lake Lane Bridport DT6 4JY
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 98 West Bay Road Bridport DT6 4AX
Retain internal and external alterations including installed water tank and gas fired boiler; removal of partition walls; reinstatement of kitchen with metal doors and sidelight onto the garden; insta
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 21 Valley Road Bridport DT6 4JS
T1 Leylandii Cypress - Reduce to 7ft in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-02
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A brief summary of Bothenhampton in Dorset
Bothenhampton is a village located in the civil parish of Bridport, Dorset, situated just outside the town of Bridport and divided from it by the River Asker and the A35 Bridport bypass. According to the 2011 census, the civil parish, which also encompasses the settlement of Walditch, had a population of 2,131. This area may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications due to its proximity to Bridport and the surrounding landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,100 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bridport district.
Property prices in Bothenhampton 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 Bothenhampton a particularly low-crime area.
Bothenhampton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bridport, Bothenhampton, Bridport Harbour (West Bay), 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 Bothenhampton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Dorset Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sidmouth to West Bay, Chesil & The Fleet, Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, Bothenhampton 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.
Planning Activity in Bothenhampton
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Bothenhampton. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Bothenhampton.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bothenhampton were full planning applications (23), tree works (8), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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