Bridport, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridport, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
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.
Population: 8,205 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/
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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 Bridport.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bridport.
- 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 Bridport based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
59 planning applications found near Bridport.
- - 89 East Street Bridport DT6 3LB
Improvements to existing loft room and extension of kitchen into adjacent store room / workshop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 51 East Street Bridport DT6 3JX
Proposed internal ceiling repair works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Tamar Mews East Street Bridport DT6 3UL
T1 Sycamore - Cut back away from neighbouring buildings to allow more light into the court yards. Cut size 20cm and length 2.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Regent House 9A South Street Bridport DT6 3NR
Retain two windows replaced like-for-like
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Morrisons Petrol Filling Station West Bay Road Bridport DT6 4SB
Erection of two single-storey extensions to existing Petrol Filling Station sales building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 66 Alexandra Road Bridport DT6 5AL
Front extension to existing garage and rear extension to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Safeway Stores Plc Filling Station West Bay Road Bridport DT6 4SB
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed 24 hour opening of Morrisons Service Station Bridport
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 54 South Street Bridport DT6 3NN
T1 - Eucalyptus - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - P/HOU/2026/00677 - 67C West Allington Bridport DT6 5BL
Erection of a single-storey detached garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 67C West Allington Bridport DT6 5BL
Erection of a single-storey detached garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Priory Works Gundry Lane Bridport DT6 3RJ
Change of use of existing B8 storage building to a mixed-use comprising storage (Use Class B8), office (Use Class E(g)(i)), residential dwelling (Use Class C3) and an antiques business (Use Classes E(
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Priory Works Gundry Lane Bridport DT6 3RJ
Change of use of existing B8 storage building to a mixed-use comprising storage (Use Class B8), office (Use Class E(g)(i)), residential dwelling (Use Class C3) and an antiques business (Use Classes E(
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 117 South Street Bridport DT6 3PA
T1 Willow - Pollard to lower structurally sound growth points in favour of public safety once tree has regenerated
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 2 East Street Bridport DT6 3LF
Installation of new heating, ventilation, air conditioning and kitchen extract systems, associated ductwork, ground floor condenser and new external access ladder
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 2 East Street Bridport DT6 3LF
Installation of new HVAC and kitchen extract systems, associated ductwork, 2No. roof mounted condensers, ground floor condenser and new external access ladder
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 38B South Mill Lane Bridport DT6 3PN
T1 Plum - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 107A South Street Bridport DT6 3PA
Internal and external alterations for the removal of existing single storey rear extension and construction of larger rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 107A South Street Bridport DT6 3PA
Removal of existing single storey rear extension and construction of larger rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 23 West Street Bridport DT6 3QN
Internal and external alterations to include; replacement of existing shopfront to include trough lighting; replacement windows; replacement rainwater goods; removal of rear ground floor Crittal windo
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 29 East Street Bridport DT6 3JX
Make internal and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-04
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A brief summary of Bridport in Dorset
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 £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 Bridport a particularly low-crime area.
Bridport has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bridport, Bothenhampton, 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 Bridport includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Dorset Coast SSSI; 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, Bridport planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/. 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 Bridport
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Bridport. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bridport.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bridport were full planning applications (37), tree works (31), listed building and heritage (24). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 55 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.