Search Bowridge Hill planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bowridge Hill · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Kings Wood Farm Bay Road Gillingham SP8 5QRAwaiting decisionDemolish agricultural buildings, erect 5 No. dwellings with associated works to form access, parking, gardens and storage, and install ground mounted solar array (with variation of condition No. 2 of Planning Permission no. P/FUL/2024/02230 to amend the approved plans).Variation of ConditionReceived 6 Nov 2026P/VOC/2026/05780
- 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
- LAND AT E 381905 N 127990 Bay Road GillinghamAwaiting decisionForm new vehicular access, closing up of existing access and construction of trackFull Planning ApplicationReceived 14 Oct 2026P/FUL/2026/05675
- Kings Wood Farm Bay Road Gillingham SP8 5QRAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing agricultural building and erection of 1no. dwelling (With variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/FUL/2026/01209 to amend approved plans)Variation of ConditionReceived 5 Oct 2026P/VOC/2026/05524
- 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 Bowridge Hill
- Approved
- 88%
- 21 of 23 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bowridge Hill in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Bowridge Hill
Postcode districts
SP8 131 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Dorset Council
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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. It sits within the Gillingham district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bowridge Hill 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 Bowridge Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bowridge Hill has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bowridge Hill, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Bowridge Hill. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
The most common types were tree works (10), full planning applications (8), 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).