Easton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Easton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Easton are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Easton
Easton is a village located at Tophill on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England. It forms part of a conservation area, recognized for its unique architectural and historic significance, alongside nearby settlements like Reforne and Straits. The conservation designation predates 1974, highlighting the area's enduring appeal and importance for planning applications and developments.
District: Portland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £229,100 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 047C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Easton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Easton.
- 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 Easton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Easton.
- - Former Perryfield Works Complex Pennsylvania Road Portland DT5 1FJ
Non-material amendment to Approved P/A WP/18/00883/FUL (Erect four dwellings) to re-position the existing garages and parking bays
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 8-10 Reforne Portland DT5 2AL
Change of use from two shops to one residential unit on the ground floor to include alterations to the frontage of the property and rear extension. Erection of 2 sheds in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Parkway House Park Road Portland DT5 2AD
T1 - Conifer - Reduce 2 large diameter limbs that overhang to the north back to mainstem, remaining limbs overhanging wall reduced along a line parallel to boundary wall. Reduce height by up to 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Land to the rear of 132-144 Wakeham, Portland, DT5 1HP
Erection of 1.no detached house and garage (with variation of conditions 2 and 4 of planning permission WP/20/00865/FUL to amend plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Church Ope Car Park Portland
T1 Ash - Fell T2 Ash - Fell T3 Sycamore - Large Leaning limbs to be reduced back to the base T4 Sycamore - Remove damaged limb T5 Sycamore - Remove damaged limb T6 Sycamore - Fell T7 Ash - Fell All wo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Easton Gardens Easton Square Portland DT5 1BX
T1 Quercus Ilex - Pollard back to previous points and lift away from toilet block roof T2 Quercus Ilex - Lift crown to 3m T3 Quercus Ilex - Lift crown to 3m T4 Fraxinus Excelsior - Remove limb hanging
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 36 Straits Portland DT5 1HG
T1 Lawson Cypress - Remove 1m from the crown and 1m from its lateral branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Maypole Meadows Church Ope Road Portland DT5 1JA
T1 Macrocarpa - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 99 Wakeham Portland DT5 1HW
Internal and external alterations to include; removal of rear conservatory and front planter, removal of render and repointing; rear chimney rebuild, replacement windows and doors, roof repairs, insta
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Ukiyo 14 Easton Street Portland DT5 1BT
Replacement shop front
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Pennsylvania Castle Pennsylvania Road Portland DT5 1HZ
T141 Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Maypole Meadows Church Ope Road Portland DT5 1JA
T1 & T2 Macrocarpa - Reduce entirely by up to 5m & shape in T3 Macrocarpa - Remove T4 Macrocarpa - Reduce entirely by up to 2.5m leaving growth & remove deadwood & damage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Easton Gardens Portland
T1 Holm Oak - Crown raise branches overhanging footpath & road (to comply with 5.2m minimum clearance)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Disused Quarry Works Bottom Coombe Park Road Portland
Non-material amendment for Planning permission WP/17/00916/RES (Application for approval of reserved matters for Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale in relation to Outline approval WP/14
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - 64A Wakeham Portland Dorset DT5 1HN
G1 Group Sycamore - Prune back south-facing lateral branches to the boundary line
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - Broadcroft Quarry, Easton, Portland. DT5 1JD
Use of a site for screening, blending, bagging and storage of construction and landscape products, including the restoration of the existing car park and open storage areas to the west and south of th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Easton in Dorset
Easton is a village located at Tophill on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England. It forms part of a conservation area, recognized for its unique architectural and historic significance, alongside nearby settlements like Reforne and Straits. The conservation designation predates 1974, highlighting the area's enduring appeal and importance for planning applications and developments. It sits within the Portland district.
Property prices in Easton show an average sale price of £229,100, 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 Easton a particularly low-crime area.
Easton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Portland (Easton), Weston, The Grove, Underhill. 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 Easton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nicodemus Heights SSSI, Isle of Portland SSSI; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): 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, Easton 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 Easton
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Easton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Easton.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Easton were tree works (13), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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