Bradpole, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradpole, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Bradpole
Bradpole is a village located in the civil parish of Bridport, southwest Dorset, just 1 mile from the town centre of Bridport. As of the 2011 census, the parish has a population of 2,339, making it a small but growing community within the picturesque Brit valley, which may be of interest for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,322 (2021)
District: Bridport
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £404,445 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 030B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradpole.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradpole.
- 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 Bradpole based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Bradpole.
- - 4 Suttil Crescent Pymore DT6 5QU
Loft Conservation and insertion of 2 new roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Sir John Colfox School Ridgeway Bridport DT6 3DT
Installation of roof mounted solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-07
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A brief summary of Bradpole in Dorset
Bradpole is a village located in the civil parish of Bridport, southwest Dorset, just 1 mile from the town centre of Bridport. As of the 2011 census, the parish has a population of 2,339, making it a small but growing community within the picturesque Brit valley, which may be of interest for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,322 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bridport district.
Property prices in Bradpole show an average sale price of £404,445, 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 Bradpole a particularly low-crime area.
Bradpole has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bridport, Bradpole, 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 Bradpole includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, Bradpole 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 Bradpole
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Bradpole. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bradpole maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bradpole were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.