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Planning in Burton Bradstock

Approved
100%
16 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 4 weeks
on average

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

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About Burton Bradstock

Burton Bradstock is a charming village and civil parish in Dorset, located about 2.5 miles southeast of Bridport and just half a mile from Chesil Beach. Home to a population of 948, the village features picturesque 16th- and 17th-century thatched cottages, along with essential amenities such as a primary school, shop, two pubs, and a beach café. Set in the scenic Bride Valley near the River Bride, Burton Bradstock also hosts a National Coastwatch Institution station, making it a unique area for planning applications related to conservation and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 933 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

The area around Burton Bradstock has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burton Bradstock 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://www.burtonbradstock.org.uk.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Burton Bradstock, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Burton Bradstock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Burton Bradstock?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Burton Bradstock. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Burton Bradstock?
The average planning decision time near Burton Bradstock is 25 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 Burton Bradstock?
The planning approval rate near Burton Bradstock is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Burton Bradstock?
The most common type of planning application near Burton Bradstock is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Burton Bradstock?
You can search and track planning applications near Burton Bradstock on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.