Dudsbury, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dudsbury, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dudsbury are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dudsbury
Dudsbury Camp, situated near West Parley in Dorset, is part of an important series of Iron Age earthworks that includes notable sites such as Hambledon Hill, Hod Hill, and Badbury Rings. This historical fortification is significant for researchers and planners alike, as it contributes to the understanding of ancient settlement patterns and land use in the region. Its proximity to other archaeological sites, including the Iron Age port at Hengistbury Head, makes Dudsbury an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and conservation.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
- LSOA: Dorset 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dudsbury.
- 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 Dudsbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Dudsbury.
- - 7 Linden Close West Parley BH22 8RS
Erect single storey rear extension and internal alterations. Conversion of the outbuilding to ancillary residential accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - 22 Coppins Close Longham BH22 8FA
T1 Elm - Lateral reduction of up to 1.5m on property side to give minimum 1m clearance from dwelling. - Crown lift to 2.5m above ground level where possible. Removal of tertiary and secondary branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 37 Dudsbury Road West Parley BH22 8RB
T1 Maritime Pine - Lateral reduction of up to 3m on the SW canopy only. - Remove 1st primary branch as annotated in photograph.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 90 Dudsbury Road West Parley BH22 8RG
T1 Conifer (Lawson Cypress) - Removal down to ground level. T2 Conifer (Lawson Cypress) - Removal down to ground level. T3 Conifer (Lawson Cypress) - Removal down to ground level. T4 Conifer (Lawson C
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Dudsbury Hill Fort Land South Of Christchurch Road West Parley
Construction of an alternative access point with a dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 87 Christchurch Road Longham BH22 8TB
T1 Oak - Reduce overall by 2 metres from 25 metres to 23 metres in height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 19 Everdene Close Ferndown BH22 8LG
Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 24 Linden Road West Parley BH22 8RR
T1 Oak - Crown lift to give 4-5m clearance from ground level. By removal of secondary and tertiary branches only - Crown thin by 10% by removing rubbing and crossing branches. T2 Oak - Crown lift to g
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Poor Common & Casterbridge Road Public Open Space, Ferndown and West Parley
Tree works as detailed in Poor Common & Casterbridge Road Public Open Space - Tree Inspection Report, Recommended Works 2026, dated 21/01/2026
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 24 Dudsbury Road West Parley BH22 8RE
Erect detached garage block with games room in loft (with variation of condition 2 of Approved P/A P/HOU/2023/06738 to install additional windows and roof light.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 20 Gallows Drive West Parley BH22 8RJ
T1 Oak: - Prune lower (SE) canopy growing towards 20 Gallows Drive only by approximately 2m. - Prune to achieve a 6m clearance from ground level all around tree. Only secondary and tertiary branches s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 3 Meadow Close West Parley BH22 8RN
Loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 21 Hadrian Close West Parley BH22 8RQ
Remove existing side boundary fence facing Ellesfield Drive and relocate close board fence on boundary line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 40 Dudsbury Road West Parley BH22 8RE
Erect detached annexe in rear garden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 16 Fitzpain Close West Parley BH22 8SE
Demolish existing porch and single storey detached garage and erect new extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 1 Druids Close West Parley BH22 8RU
Birch (dead): Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 62 Dudsbury Road West Parley BH22 8RG
Erect a two storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - Land adjacent to 10 Henchard Close Ferndown Dorset BH22 8LH
T1 English Oak (located on adjacent land): Remove limb overhanging the garden.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - 16 Heathlands Avenue West Parley BH22 8RP
Erect single storey extension to the rear and west side of the property (this application is an alternative scheme to approved application 3/17/2742/HOU. The new scheme omits the 1st storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 56 Casterbridge Road Ferndown BH22 8LN
Erect two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new entrance porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Dudsbury in Dorset
Dudsbury Camp, situated near West Parley in Dorset, is part of an important series of Iron Age earthworks that includes notable sites such as Hambledon Hill, Hod Hill, and Badbury Rings. This historical fortification is significant for researchers and planners alike, as it contributes to the understanding of ancient settlement patterns and land use in the region. Its proximity to other archaeological sites, including the Iron Age port at Hengistbury Head, makes Dudsbury an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and conservation.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dudsbury a particularly low-crime area.
Dudsbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Parley. 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 Dudsbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ferndown Common SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands. 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, Dudsbury 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 Dudsbury
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Dudsbury. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Dudsbury.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dudsbury were tree works (57), full planning applications (27), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 50 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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