Castletown, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castletown, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Castletown
Castletown is a quaint village situated in Underhill on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, near Fortuneswell and along the scenic shores of Portland Harbour. The area features a sandy beach and is home to the historic Portland Castle, making it a notable spot for both residents and visitors. Additionally, the nearby Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy adds to the village's appeal, especially for those interested in maritime activities and community development.
District: Portland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 047B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castletown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castletown.
- 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 Castletown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Castletown.
- - Crown Wharf Castletown Portland DT5 1BD
Change of use of part of existing car park to storage of boats and trailers together with parking of vehicles associated with that use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 36 Foylebank Way Portland DT5 1BA
T3 Aspen - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 26 Hamm Beach Road Portland DT5 1DX
Alterations to internal floor layout of Units 22 and 26 to provide additional floor space at mezzanine level; revised external fenestration; erection of cycle store; installation of acoustic box and e
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Portland Castle Liberty Road Portland DT5 1AZ
T1 Sycamore - Fell T2 Sycamore - Crown lift by removing 2 small branches over wall as shown on photo submitted T3 Sycamore. Re-pollard back to previous pollard points T4 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 2-3
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Osprey Quay Service Station, Budgens Mereside Portland DT5 1GE
Erection of new proposed 7m internally illuminated pole sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - The Heliport Coode Way Portland DT5 1BL
Certificate of lawfulness for erection of extension and alterations to building permitted by Class H, Part 7 of GPDO
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Osprey Quay Service Station Coode Way Mereside Portland DT5 1GE
Use of petrol filling station, ancillary jet wash, ancillary retail, and drive-through retail with unrestricted opening hours.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Portland Port Castle Road Portland DT5 1AY
Consultation for amendments to proposal previously submitted for additional silo Project Dragon Portland
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Castletown in Dorset
Castletown is a quaint village situated in Underhill on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, near Fortuneswell and along the scenic shores of Portland Harbour. The area features a sandy beach and is home to the historic Portland Castle, making it a notable spot for both residents and visitors. Additionally, the nearby Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy adds to the village's appeal, especially for those interested in maritime activities and community development. It sits within the Portland district.
Property prices in Castletown show an average sale price of £234,660, 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 Castletown a particularly low-crime area.
Castletown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Underhill. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Castletown includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Portland Harbour Shore SSSI, Nicodemus Heights SSSI, Isle of Portland SSSI and 1 more; 6 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chesil & The Fleet, Isle of Portland to Studland Cliffs, Studland to Portland. 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, Castletown 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 Castletown
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Castletown. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Castletown.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Castletown were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.