Search Bradford Abbas planning applications
14 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Bradford Abbas · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 5 Manor Close Bradford Abbas DT9 6RNAwaiting decisionForm block paved/tarmac driveway to front of dwelling.Householder Planning PermissionReceived 26 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05850
- St Marys House Church Road Bradford Abbas DT9 6RFAwaiting decisionInstall two heat pumps to the rear of garage.Householder Planning PermissionReceived 19 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/04660
- Ash Cottage North Street Bradford Abbas DT9 6SBApprovedT1 Ash - Re pollard, removing decay pockets and managing shape better to be more balanced. 17m tall, reducing by 1.5m, 15.5m reduce all remaining side limbs to existing pruning points. 1.5m of regrowth. Section over footpath to be reduced back 1.5-2mTree Works- TPOReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 23 Oct 2026P/TRT/2026/05056
- The Old Coach House Church Road Bradford Abbas DT9 6RFApprovedT1 Lime - Reduce 2-2.5m off height & approx 1-1.5m of width T2 Yew - Reduce height by 1m & 7m width T3 Cherry - Reduce to 2.5m height & width to 2.5mTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/05037
- St Marys House Church Road Bradford Abbas DT9 6RFApprovedInstall solar panels to a detached garage roofListed Building ConsentReceived 22 Jul 2026Decided 11 Sep 2026P/LBC/2026/03982
Planning in Bradford Abbas
Only 6 decisions near Bradford Abbas in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bradford Abbas in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT9 332 applications in the last 12 months
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About Bradford Abbas
Bradford Abbas is a picturesque village and civil parish located in north-west Dorset, England, just south-east of Yeovil and south-west of Sherborne. The area, which includes the smaller settlement of Saxon Maybank to the north, had a population of 975 according to the 2011 Census. Its strategic position near the border with Somerset makes it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 909 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Bradford Abbas covers an area of approximately 948.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bradford Abbas 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 Bradford Abbas a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bradford Abbas has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bradford Abbas 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 Bradford Abbas, 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Bradford Abbas.
The most common types were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).