Broadwey, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadwey, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Broadwey
Broadwey is a suburb located in the northern part of Weymouth, Dorset, situated along the B3159 road. As of 2001, it had a population of 4,349, encompassing the Upwey ward. The area is home to St Nicholas' Church, while the Broadwey Methodist Church served the community until its closure in 2021, making it a point of interest for local heritage and planning considerations.
District: Weymouth
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 036B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broadwey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadwey.
- 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 Broadwey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Broadwey.
- - 6 Monterey Place Weymouth DT3 5FT
T1 Elm - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 9 Lorton Park Weymouth Dorset DT3 5FH
T1 Sycamore - Remove 1 dead stem under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 508 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT3 5BU
3x Leylandii - Reduce crowns as per annotated photograph.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 34 Weyview Crescent Weymouth DT3 5NR
Demolish garage. Replace existing flat roof lower ground floor extension with a two-storey flat roof extension. Remodel existing external terrace & install external steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Lorton Farm 541 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT3 5BT
T1 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 6 Lorton Orchard Weymouth Dorset DT3 5FF
T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 & T6 Elm (dead) - Remove under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 13 St Julien Crescent Weymouth DT3 5DT
T1 Ash & Sycamore Group - Remove lateral branches growing towards neighbouring drive/shared access
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Wey Valley Farm Watery Lane Weymouth DT3 5QD
Retain steel portal framed agricultural building (roof) as a covered yard
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Longford Littlemead Weymouth DT3 5DL
Eucalyptus - Pollard at a height below the tear (approximately 1.2 - 1.5m tall).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Woodland Area Lorton Park Weymouth DT3 5FP
Ash (T1) – Pollard below main cavity at circa 7m Ash (T2) - Fell Ash (T4) - Fell Unkown Dead Species x 2 (G1) - Fell Ash (G2) - Pollard 50% of the group at 5-6m and fell the other 50% of the group (ci
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 506 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT3 5BU
T1 Ash - Fell T2 Bay - Remove stem facing north east & reduce & reshape the remaining stems by 3-3.5m (35% to 40%) T3 Eucalyptus - Repollard back to previous point of 1.5m above ground level T5 Elm -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 24 Windsor Road Weymouth DT3 5PQ
Proposed summerhouse and the retention of an existing greenhouse and shed and the hardstanding and patio area. Continued use of land as garden area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Broadwey in Dorset
Broadwey is a suburb located in the northern part of Weymouth, Dorset, situated along the B3159 road. As of 2001, it had a population of 4,349, encompassing the Upwey ward. The area is home to St Nicholas' Church, while the Broadwey Methodist Church served the community until its closure in 2021, making it a point of interest for local heritage and planning considerations. It sits within the Weymouth district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broadwey a particularly low-crime area.
Broadwey has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upwey, Radipole, Nottington, Broadwey. 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 Broadwey includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upwey Quarries and Bincombe Down SSSI, Lodmoor SSSI, Lorton SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Broadwey 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 Broadwey
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Broadwey. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Broadwey.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Broadwey were tree works (21), full planning applications (6), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Elwell planning applications
- Upwey planning applications
- Nottington planning applications
- Redlands planning applications
- Radipole planning applications
- Coldharbour planning applications
- Southill planning applications
- Buckland Ripers planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.