Bowridge Hill, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowridge Hill, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Bowridge Hill
Bowridge Hill is a charming hamlet located just a mile northeast of Gillingham in Dorset, England. Notably, it features the Grade II listed Lower Bowridge Hill Farmhouse, a historic 17th-century residence that was once the home of the Greene family, adding to the area's architectural significance and potential interest for planning applications.
District: Gillingham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowridge Hill.
- 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 Bowridge Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Bowridge Hill.
- - Agricultural Building At Paddock Farm Bowridge Hill Gillingham
Change of use & conversion of agricultural building to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - St Marys View Bowridge Hill Gillingham SP8 5QS
Erect two bay garage/workshop with solar panels, remove part existing outbuilding and re-clad in timber boarding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land South of Bay Road (Parcel 1) Gillingham SP8 4EW
Erection of 4no. dwellings with associated highways, drainage & green infrastructure (outline application to determine access only)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Rose Cottage Bowridge Hill Gillingham SP8 5QS
Erect dwelling, garage/store and formation of new vehicular access (demolish existing dwelling and outbuildings) with variation of condition no 2 to planning permission P/FUL/2023/07327 to amend appro
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Bowridge Hill Farm Bowridge Hill Gillingham SP8 5QS
Removal of agricultural condition on planning permission 509576 and impose on Bowridge Hill Farmhouse (application to remove occupancy condition 2 of application 2/93/0132/20)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 42 Shreen Way Gillingham SP8 4EL
Erection of Rear Balcony, Installation of Wood Burning Stove Flue, Rooflight to West Elevation and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Rose Cottage Bowridge Hill Gillingham Dorset SP8 5QS
Erect dwelling, garage/store and formation of new vehicular access (demolish existing dwelling and outbuildings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Bowridge Hill in Dorset
Bowridge Hill is a charming hamlet located just a mile northeast of Gillingham in Dorset, England. Notably, it features the Grade II listed Lower Bowridge Hill Farmhouse, a historic 17th-century residence that was once the home of the Greene family, adding to the area's architectural significance and potential interest for planning applications. It sits within the Gillingham district.
Property prices in Bowridge Hill show an average sale price of £306,380, 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 Bowridge Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Bowridge Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gillingham, Colesbrook. 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 Bowridge Hill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Bowridge Hill 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 Bowridge Hill
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Bowridge Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bowridge Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Bowridge Hill were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Bay planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.