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45 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bridport · updated daily · Dorset Council

Planning in Bridport

Approved
88%
191 of 206 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bridport in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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Around Bridport

Postcode districts

DT6 386 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Bridport

Bridport, a market town and civil parish in Dorset, is located just 1.5 miles inland from the English Channel, at the meeting point of the River Brit and the Asker tributary. With its Saxon origins, Bridport boasts a rich history as a prominent centre for rope-making. The town also encompasses West Bay, a charming fishing harbour that serves as Bridport's coastal gateway. The town has a population of approximately 8,205 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

Property prices in Bridport show an average sale price of £415,853, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bridport a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bridport has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bridport 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bridport, 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, 248 planning applications were submitted near Bridport. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (75), listed building and heritage (69), tree works (58).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bridport?
In the last 24 months, 248 planning applications were submitted near Bridport. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bridport?
The average planning decision time near Bridport is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bridport?
The planning approval rate near Bridport is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bridport?
The most common type of planning application near Bridport is full planning applications, with 75 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bridport?
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